Five Town CSD

Camden, Maine — 1 schools

721
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$20,428
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Five Town CSD operates 1 public schools serving 721 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Maine. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 757 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Knox County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,428 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 76.0% local, 18.6% state, and 5.4% 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. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $112,532 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 36/100, ranked #100 of 131 in Maine against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (12 AP courses district-wide), a 189.3:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 31.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 95.2% White, 1.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% Asian across the district's schools.

Camden Hills Regional H S accounts for 100.0% of all Five Town CSD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Five Town CSD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

Five Town CSD student-counselor ratio is 189:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Five Town CSD chronic absenteeism rate is 31.6% — 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?

5.4%
Federal
18.6%
State
76.0%
Local

Funding Equity

36
Equity Score
100 / 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 Knox County county, where this district is located.

$1,223
Studio/mo
$1,270
1 BR/mo
$1,526
2 BR/mo
$1,928
3 BR/mo
$2,085
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$112,532
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 Five Town CSD.

White 95.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Asian 1.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
12 AP courses total
189.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
31.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Five Town CSD

School Enrollment
Camden Hills Regional H S
757

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Five Town CSD?

Five Town CSD has 1 schools, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 721 students.

How much does Five Town CSD spend per student?

Five Town CSD spends $20,428 per student. The district has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #100 in Maine.

What is the average teacher salary in Five Town CSD?

The average teacher salary in Five Town CSD is $112,532 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Five Town CSD?

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

What is the demographic composition of Five Town CSD?

Five Town CSD students are 95.2% White, 1.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% Asian, 0.9% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Five Town CSD?

Five Town CSD has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #100 out of 131 districts in Maine. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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