Acton Public Schools

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Acton, Maine - 1 schools

An equity score of 51/100 ranks Acton Public Schools #60 of 131 districts in Maine (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $20,304 per pupil, Acton Public Schools ranks #71 of 203 Maine districts by per-pupil spending (Maine districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

246
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$20,304
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Acton Public Schools operates 1 public schools serving 246 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 York County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,304 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 203 Maine districts by per-pupil spending. See how Maine compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 76.3% local, 11.4% state, and 12.4% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 51/100, ranked #60 of 131 in Maine against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 19.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.5% White, 1.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Acton Elementary School, enrolling 256 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Acton Elementary School accounts for 100.0% of all Acton Public Schools student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Acton Public Schools a distant remainder — means Acton Public Schools-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

Acton Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 19.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Acton Public Schools is typically wider than the Acton Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

12.4%
Federal
11.4%
State
76.3%
Local

Funding Equity

51
Equity Score
60 / 131
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Acton Public Schools.

White 94.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Multiracial 3.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

19.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Acton Public Schools

School Enrollment
Acton Elementary School
256

How Acton Public Schools Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Maine districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Acadia Academy Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
East Millinocket Public Schools Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
East Machias Public Schools Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Rsu 33/Msad 33 Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Rsu 32/Msad 32 Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Acton Public Schools'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 Acton Public Schools?

Acton Public Schools has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 246 students.

How much does Acton Public Schools spend per student?

Acton Public Schools spends $20,304 per student. The district has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #60 in Maine.

What is the demographic composition of Acton Public Schools?

Acton Public Schools students are 94.5% White, 1.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Acton Public Schools?

Acton Public Schools has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #60 out of 131 districts in Maine.