Nobleboro Public Schools

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Nobleboro, Maine - 1 schools

An equity score of 26/100 ranks Nobleboro Public Schools #121 of 131 districts in Maine (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,453 per pupil, Nobleboro Public Schools ranks #188 of 203 Maine districts by per-pupil spending (Maine districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

216
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,453
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Nobleboro Public Schools operates 1 public schools serving 216 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Maine. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary 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 Lincoln County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,453 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 85.5% local, 8.8% state, and 5.7% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 26/100, ranked #121 of 131 in Maine against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 233.3:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 25.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.6% White, 4.3% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Nobleboro Central School, enrolling 140 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Nobleboro Central School accounts for 64.8% of all Nobleboro Public Schools student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Nobleboro Public Schools a distant remainder — means Nobleboro Public Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

Nobleboro Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 233:1 — 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

Nobleboro Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 25.0% — 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 Nobleboro Public Schools is typically wider than the Nobleboro 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?

5.7%
Federal
8.8%
State
85.5%
Local

Funding Equity

26
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.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Nobleboro Public Schools.

White 93.6%
African American 4.3%
Multiracial 2.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

233.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
25.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Nobleboro Public Schools

School Enrollment
Nobleboro Central School
140

How Nobleboro Public Schools Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Maine districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
St George Public Schools Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Easton Public Schools Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Maine Arts Academy Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Lincolnville Public Schools Similar size Higher spending No revenue-mix data
Rsu 30/Msad 30 Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Nobleboro 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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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Nobleboro Public Schools?

Nobleboro Public Schools has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 216 students.

How much does Nobleboro Public Schools spend per student?

Nobleboro Public Schools spends $12,453 per student. The district has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #121 in Maine.

What is the demographic composition of Nobleboro Public Schools?

Nobleboro Public Schools students are 93.6% White, 4.3% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Nobleboro Public Schools?

Nobleboro Public Schools has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #121 out of 131 districts in Maine.