Cutler Public Schools

Cutler, Maine — 1 schools

87
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,747
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Cutler Public Schools operates 1 public schools serving 87 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 36 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is geographically located in Washington County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,747 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 56.8% local, 40.3% state, and 2.9% 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 $119,151 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts.

and 19.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.7% White across the district's schools.

Bay Ridge Elementary accounts for 100.0% of all Cutler Public Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Cutler 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

Cutler Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 19.4% — 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 Cutler Public Schools is typically wider than the Cutler 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?

2.9%
Federal
40.3%
State
56.8%
Local

Local Rent Costs

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

$863
Studio/mo
$954
1 BR/mo
$1,252
2 BR/mo
$1,739
3 BR/mo
$1,943
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$119,151
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 Cutler Public Schools.

White 91.7%
Multiracial 5.6%
Other 2.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

19.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Cutler Public Schools

School Enrollment
Bay Ridge Elementary
36

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cutler Public Schools?

Cutler Public Schools has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 87 students.

How much does Cutler Public Schools spend per student?

Cutler Public Schools spends $11,747 per student.

What is the average teacher salary in Cutler Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Cutler Public Schools is $119,151 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Cutler Public Schools?

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

What is the demographic composition of Cutler Public Schools?

Cutler Public Schools students are 91.7% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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