C−
Fayette school district
Public school districtGrades PK–5
Serves Fayette.
Students
73
Schools
1
Spent per student
$19,222
ME $20,630
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
47%
What stands out about Fayette school district
- School Grade C−: better than 20% of Maine districts
- Spends 7% less per student than the ME average
- 11 students per teacher
Test scores vs. ME
2020–21Math proficiency77%
State average 81.3%
Reading / language arts82%
State average 85%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$19,222 per student · 7% below ME
Spending
Classroom instruction 37%Support & administration 56%Other 7%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 76%State 17%Federal 7%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
74’20
70’21
70’22
79’23
73’24
About steady.
Students
White 89%Hispanic 5%Black 3%Two or more races 3%
Schools in the district
1 public school.
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.