Athens Public Schools

Athens, Maine — 1 schools

115
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$20,842
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Athens Public Schools operates 1 public schools serving 115 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Maine. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 105 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is geographically located in Somerset County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,842 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 40.6% local, 43.4% state, and 16.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $112,632 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts.

and 43.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 98.1% White across the district's schools.

Athens Community School accounts for 100.0% of all Athens Public Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Athens Public Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

Athens Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 43.8% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

16.0%
Federal
43.4%
State
40.6%
Local

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Somerset County county, where this district is located.

$1,015
Studio/mo
$1,083
1 BR/mo
$1,266
2 BR/mo
$1,689
3 BR/mo
$1,812
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$112,632
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Athens Public Schools.

White 98.1%
Multiracial 1.0%
Other 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

43.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Athens Public Schools

School Enrollment
Athens Community School
105

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Athens Public Schools?

Athens Public Schools has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 115 students.

How much does Athens Public Schools spend per student?

Athens Public Schools spends $20,842 per student.

What is the average teacher salary in Athens Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Athens Public Schools is $112,632 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Athens Public Schools?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Somerset County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Athens Public Schools?

Athens Public Schools students are 98.1% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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