Cutler Public Schools

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Cutler, Maine - 1 schools

At $11,747 per pupil, Cutler Public Schools ranks #195 of 203 Maine districts by per-pupil spending (Maine districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

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

District-Level NCES Analysis

Cutler Public Schools operates 1 public schools serving 87 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 Washington County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,747 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 21 of 203 Maine districts by per-pupil spending. See how Maine compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 56.8% local, 40.3% state, and 2.9% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers.

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.

Its largest campus is Bay Ridge Elementary, enrolling 36 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Bay Ridge Elementary accounts for 41.4% of all Cutler Public Schools student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Cutler Public Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

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

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

How Cutler Public Schools Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Maine districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Northport Public Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Indian Island Similar size No spending data Less locally funded
Damariscotta Public Schools Similar size No spending data Similar funding mix
Islesboro Public Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Brooksville Public Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Cutler 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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5,088 students · 8 schools · $17,099/pupil
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3,454 students · 10 schools · $16,534/pupil
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3,283 students · 8 schools · $16,246/pupil
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3,223 students · 10 schools · $15,117/pupil
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Cutler Public Schools?

Cutler Public Schools has 1 school, including 1 combined. 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 demographic composition of Cutler Public Schools?

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