Acadia Academy

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Lewiston, Maine - 1 schools

An equity score of 33/100 ranks Acadia Academy #108 of 131 districts in Maine (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,340 per pupil, Acadia Academy ranks #161 of 203 Maine districts by per-pupil spending (Maine districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

248
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$15,340
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Acadia Academy operates 1 public schools serving 248 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Maine. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Androscoggin County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,340 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 203 Maine districts by per-pupil spending. See how Maine compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 9.5% local, 68.3% state, and 22.2% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 33/100, ranked #108 of 131 in Maine against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 45.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 87.2% White, 5.6% African American, 1.6% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Acadia Academy School, enrolling 250 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Acadia Academy School accounts for 100.0% of all Acadia Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Acadia Academy a distant remainder — means Acadia Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Acadia Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 45.2% — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

22.2%
Federal
68.3%
State
9.5%
Local

Funding Equity

33
Equity Score
108 / 131
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Acadia Academy.

White 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 5.6%
Multiracial 5.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

45.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Acadia Academy

School Enrollment
Acadia Academy School
Charter
250

How Acadia Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Maine districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Acton Public Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
East Millinocket Public Schools Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
East Machias Public Schools Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Rsu 88/Msad 24 Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Rsu 33/Msad 33 Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Acadia Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Maine

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Portland Public Schools
6,476 students · 17 schools · $20,442/pupil
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Lewiston Public Schools
5,088 students · 8 schools · $17,099/pupil
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Bangor Public Schools
3,454 students · 10 schools · $16,534/pupil
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Rsu 06/Msad 06
3,283 students · 8 schools · $16,246/pupil
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Rsu 17/Msad 17
3,223 students · 10 schools · $15,117/pupil
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Acadia Academy?

Acadia Academy has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 248 students.

How much does Acadia Academy spend per student?

Acadia Academy spends $15,340 per student. The district has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #108 in Maine.

What is the demographic composition of Acadia Academy?

Acadia Academy students are 87.2% White, 5.6% African American, 1.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Acadia Academy?

Acadia Academy has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #108 out of 131 districts in Maine.