Rsu 28/Msad 28

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Camden, Maine - 2 schools

An equity score of 53/100 ranks Rsu 28/Msad 28 #53 of 131 districts in Maine (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $20,472 per pupil, Rsu 28/Msad 28 ranks #66 of 203 Maine districts by per-pupil spending (Maine districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

738
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$20,472
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Rsu 28/Msad 28 operates 2 public schools serving 738 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Maine. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 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 Knox County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,472 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 203 Maine districts by per-pupil spending. See how Maine compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 85.1% local, 11.1% state, and 3.8% 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 53/100, ranked #53 of 131 in Maine against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 344:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 29.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.6% White, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Camden-Rockport Middle School, enrolling 348 students (51% of the district's total enrollment).

Camden-Rockport Middle School accounts for 47.2% of all Rsu 28/Msad 28 student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Rsu 28/Msad 28 a distant remainder — means Rsu 28/Msad 28-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

Rsu 28/Msad 28 student-counselor ratio is 344:1 — 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 Rsu 28/Msad 28 is typically wider than the Rsu 28/Msad 28-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Rsu 28/Msad 28 chronic absenteeism rate is 29.6% — 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 Rsu 28/Msad 28 is typically wider than the Rsu 28/Msad 28-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

3.8%
Federal
11.1%
State
85.1%
Local

Funding Equity

53
Equity Score
53 / 131
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Rsu 28/Msad 28.

White 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 1.5%
Multiracial 2.0%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

344:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
29.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Rsu 28/Msad 28

School Enrollment
Camden-Rockport Middle School
348
Camden-Rockport Elementary School
340

How Rsu 28/Msad 28 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Maine districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Five Town Csd Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Rsu 56 Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Rsu 37/Msad 37 Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Rsu 44/Msad 44 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Rsu 23 Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Rsu 28/Msad 28's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Rsu 28/Msad 28?

Rsu 28/Msad 28 has 2 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 combined. Total enrollment is 738 students.

How much does Rsu 28/Msad 28 spend per student?

Rsu 28/Msad 28 spends $20,472 per student. The district has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #53 in Maine.

What is the demographic composition of Rsu 28/Msad 28?

Rsu 28/Msad 28 students are 92.6% White, 2.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.5% Asian, 0.8% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Rsu 28/Msad 28?

Rsu 28/Msad 28 has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #53 out of 131 districts in Maine.