Community Regional Charter School

Cornville, Maine — 3 schools

358
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$14,154
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Community Regional Charter School operates 3 public schools serving 358 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Maine. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 385 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Somerset County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,154 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 3.0% local, 81.6% state, and 15.4% 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. The district's equity score — 31/100, ranked #111 of 131 in Maine against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 35.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.5% White, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Dimensions Academy accounts for 46.0% of all Community Regional Charter School student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Community Regional Charter School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

Community Regional Charter School school enrollment varies 4.7× across entities

Community Regional Charter School school enrollment ranges from 38 students (lowest) to 177 students (highest), a spread of 139 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

Community Regional Charter School has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 53.8% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Community Regional Charter School chronic absenteeism rate is 35.5% — 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?

15.4%
Federal
81.6%
State
3.0%
Local

Funding Equity

31
Equity Score
111 / 131
State Rank
50
State Average

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

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Community Regional Charter School.

White 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Multiracial 5.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

35.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Community Regional Charter School

School Enrollment
Dimensions Academy
Charter
177
Overman Academy
Charter
170
Creative Childrens Academy
Charter
38

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Community Regional Charter School?

Community Regional Charter School has 3 schools, including 1 elementary, 2 other. Total enrollment is 358 students.

How much does Community Regional Charter School spend per student?

Community Regional Charter School spends $14,154 per student. The district has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #111 in Maine.

What is the average rent near Community Regional Charter School?

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 Community Regional Charter School?

Community Regional Charter School students are 91.5% White, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Community Regional Charter School?

Community Regional Charter School has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #111 out of 131 districts in Maine. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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