Harpswell Coastal Academy

Harpswell, Maine — 2 schools

171
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$18,755
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Harpswell Coastal Academy operates 2 public schools serving 171 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Maine. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 171 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Cumberland County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,755 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 9.9% local, 69.1% state, and 21.0% 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.

and 62.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Use the school table below to drill into any individual campus for its own demographic and resource profile.

Harpswell Coastal Academy Divisions 2 and 3 accounts for 54.4% of all Harpswell Coastal Academy student enrollment

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

Harpswell Coastal Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 62.1% — 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?

21.0%
Federal
69.1%
State
9.9%
Local

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,264
Studio/mo
$1,397
1 BR/mo
$1,833
2 BR/mo
$2,380
3 BR/mo
$3,038
4 BR/mo

Programs & Resources

62.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Harpswell Coastal Academy

School Enrollment
Harpswell Coastal Academy Divisions 2 and 3
Charter
93
Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1
Charter
78

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Harpswell Coastal Academy?

Harpswell Coastal Academy has 2 schools, including 1 high, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 171 students.

How much does Harpswell Coastal Academy spend per student?

Harpswell Coastal Academy spends $18,755 per student.

What is the average rent near Harpswell Coastal Academy?

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

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