Farrington School

www.augustaschools.org/schools/farrington_elementary_school/index.php

306 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Farrington Elementary School is a public school located in Augusta, Maine, serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the Augusta Public School District, the institution is dedicated to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and community engagement. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive learning environment that helps students transition successfully from their early formative years into the middle school level.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Farrington School focuses on fostering a strong school culture through various student-centered initiatives and family involvement programs. Located on Eastern Avenue, the school serves as a central hub for its neighborhood, working to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and community life. By prioritizing both individual student needs and collaborative learning, Farrington aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success and responsible citizenship.

306

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Farrington School
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	8
Black	4
Asian	8
Two or More	12

White
274 (89.5%)
Two or More
12 (3.9%)
Hispanic
8 (2.6%)
Asian
8 (2.6%)
Black
4 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Augusta Public Schools
Phone:	(207)626-2480
Website:	http://www.augustaschools.org/schools/farrington_elementary_school/index.php
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	306
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	186
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 45