Rsu 32/Msad 32

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Ashland, Maine - 1 schools

An equity score of 76/100 ranks Rsu 32/Msad 32 #14 of 131 districts in Maine (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $21,176 per pupil, Rsu 32/Msad 32 ranks #57 of 203 Maine districts by per-pupil spending (Maine districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

232
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$21,176
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Rsu 32/Msad 32 operates 1 public schools serving 232 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Maine. The school portfolio breaks down into 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 Aroostook County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,176 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 43.2% local, 44.1% state, and 12.7% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 76/100, ranked #14 of 131 in Maine against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

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.

Its largest campus is Ashland District School, enrolling 234 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Ashland District School accounts for 100.0% of all Rsu 32/Msad 32 student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Rsu 32/Msad 32 a distant remainder — means Rsu 32/Msad 32-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

76
Equity Score
14 / 131
State Rank
50
State Average

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

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

How Rsu 32/Msad 32 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Maine districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Rsu 33/Msad 33 Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Rsu 30/Msad 30 Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Maine Arts Academy Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
East Machias Public Schools Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
East Millinocket Public Schools Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Rsu 32/Msad 32'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 32/Msad 32?

Rsu 32/Msad 32 has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 232 students.

How much does Rsu 32/Msad 32 spend per student?

Rsu 32/Msad 32 spends $21,176 per student. The district has an equity score of 76/100, ranking #14 in Maine.

What is the demographic composition of Rsu 32/Msad 32?

Rsu 32/Msad 32 students are 96.2% White, averaged across 1 school. 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 76/100, ranking #14 out of 131 districts in Maine.