RSU 32/MSAD 32

Ashland, Maine — 1 schools

232
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$23,225
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

RSU 32/MSAD 32 operates 1 public schools serving 232 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 234 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Aroostook County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,225 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 43.2% local, 44.1% state, and 12.7% 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 $105,123 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 78/100, ranked #10 of 131 in Maine against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 33.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 96.2% White across the district's schools.

Ashland District School accounts for 100.0% of all RSU 32/MSAD 32 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means RSU 32/MSAD 32-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

RSU 32/MSAD 32 chronic absenteeism rate is 33.3% — 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?

12.7%
Federal
44.1%
State
43.2%
Local

Funding Equity

78
Equity Score
10 / 131
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$942
Studio/mo
$949
1 BR/mo
$1,224
2 BR/mo
$1,672
3 BR/mo
$1,739
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$105,123
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 RSU 32/MSAD 32.

White 96.2%
Multiracial 0.9%
Other 3.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

33.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in RSU 32/MSAD 32

School Enrollment
Ashland District School
234

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in RSU 32/MSAD 32?

RSU 32/MSAD 32 has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 232 students.

How much does RSU 32/MSAD 32 spend per student?

RSU 32/MSAD 32 spends $23,225 per student. The district has an equity score of 78/100, ranking #10 in Maine.

What is the average teacher salary in RSU 32/MSAD 32?

The average teacher salary in RSU 32/MSAD 32 is $105,123 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near RSU 32/MSAD 32?

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

What is the demographic composition of RSU 32/MSAD 32?

RSU 32/MSAD 32 students are 96.2% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for RSU 32/MSAD 32?

RSU 32/MSAD 32 has an equity score of 78/100, ranking #10 out of 131 districts in Maine. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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