Maine Connections Academy

Scarborough, Maine — 1 schools

466
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,832
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Maine Connections Academy operates 1 public schools serving 466 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 504 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 $11,832 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 0.1% local, 89.0% state, and 10.9% 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. The district's equity score — 27/100, ranked #121 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 (7 AP courses district-wide), a 252:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 10.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 88.5% White, 3.0% African American, 2.0% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Maine Connections Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Maine Connections Academy student enrollment

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

Maine Connections Academy student-counselor ratio is 252:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Maine Connections Academy is typically wider than the Maine Connections Academy-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Maine Connections Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 10.7% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

10.9%
Federal
89.0%
State
0.1%
Local

Funding Equity

27
Equity Score
121 / 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 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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Maine Connections Academy.

White 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 3.0%
Multiracial 5.2%
Other 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
7 AP courses total
252:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
10.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Maine Connections Academy

School Enrollment
Maine Connections Academy
Charter
504

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Maine Connections Academy?

Maine Connections Academy has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 466 students.

How much does Maine Connections Academy spend per student?

Maine Connections Academy spends $11,832 per student. The district has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #121 in Maine.

What is the average rent near Maine Connections 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.

What is the demographic composition of Maine Connections Academy?

Maine Connections Academy students are 88.5% White, 3.0% African American, 2.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Maine Connections Academy?

Maine Connections Academy has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #121 out of 131 districts in Maine. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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