How do these districts compare?
| Metric | RSU 05 | RSU 17/MSAD 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Freeport, Maine | South Paris, Maine |
| Total Enrollment | 2,069 | 3,223 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 10 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | RSU 05 | RSU 17/MSAD 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,155 | $15,682 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| State Revenue | 22.9% | 47.9% |
| Local Revenue | 71.1% | 45.4% |
RSU 05
Federal State Local
RSU 17/MSAD 17
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | RSU 05 | RSU 17/MSAD 17 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87.4% | 92.1% |
| African American | 3.0% | 0.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.0% | 3.2% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16.7% | 39.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | RSU 05 | RSU 17/MSAD 17 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 15 | 12 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 257.7:1 | 383.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.9% | 50.2% |
School Types
RSU 05
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
RSU 17/MSAD 17
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.