How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Rsu 04 | Rsu 29/Msad 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Wales, Maine | Houlton, Maine |
| Total Enrollment | 1,300 | 1,274 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.2:1 | 15.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Rsu 04 | Rsu 29/Msad 29 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,984 | $14,912 |
| Federal Revenue | 16.8% | 22.3% |
| State Revenue | 49.4% | 60.6% |
| Local Revenue | 33.8% | 17.1% |
Rsu 04
Federal State Local
Rsu 29/Msad 29
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Rsu 04 | Rsu 29/Msad 29 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.3% | 81.4% |
| African American | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 11.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.4% | 3.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 45.0% | 70.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Rsu 04 | Rsu 29/Msad 29 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 270:1 | 412.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.4% | 29.6% |
School Types
Rsu 04
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Rsu 29/Msad 29
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.