RSU 33/MSAD 33

Frenchville, Maine — 2 schools

234
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$27,692
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

RSU 33/MSAD 33 operates 2 public schools serving 234 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Maine. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 229 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 $27,692 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 28.2% local, 57.7% state, and 14.1% 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 $108,165 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 82/100, ranked #5 of 131 in Maine against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 32.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 97.3% White, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American across the district's schools.

Dr Levesque Elementary School accounts for 52.4% of all RSU 33/MSAD 33 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means RSU 33/MSAD 33-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 33/MSAD 33 chronic absenteeism rate is 32.6% — 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?

14.1%
Federal
57.7%
State
28.2%
Local

Funding Equity

82
Equity Score
5 / 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

$108,165
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 2 schools in RSU 33/MSAD 33.

White 97.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

32.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in RSU 33/MSAD 33

School Enrollment
Dr Levesque Elementary School
120
Wisdom Middle High School
109

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in RSU 33/MSAD 33?

RSU 33/MSAD 33 has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 234 students.

How much does RSU 33/MSAD 33 spend per student?

RSU 33/MSAD 33 spends $27,692 per student. The district has an equity score of 82/100, ranking #5 in Maine.

What is the average teacher salary in RSU 33/MSAD 33?

The average teacher salary in RSU 33/MSAD 33 is $108,165 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near RSU 33/MSAD 33?

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 33/MSAD 33?

RSU 33/MSAD 33 students are 97.3% White, 1.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for RSU 33/MSAD 33?

RSU 33/MSAD 33 has an equity score of 82/100, ranking #5 out of 131 districts in Maine. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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