Rsu 33/Msad 33

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Frenchville, Maine - 2 schools

An equity score of 81/100 ranks Rsu 33/Msad 33 #5 of 131 districts in Maine (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $24,114 per pupil, Rsu 33/Msad 33 ranks #35 of 203 Maine districts by per-pupil spending (Maine districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

234
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$24,114
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Rsu 33/Msad 33 operates 2 public schools serving 234 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Maine. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 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 $24,114 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 28.2% local, 57.7% state, and 14.1% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 81/100, ranked #5 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 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.

Its largest campus is Dr Levesque Elementary School, enrolling 120 students (52% of the district's total enrollment).

Dr Levesque Elementary School accounts for 51.3% of all Rsu 33/Msad 33 student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Rsu 33/Msad 33 a distant remainder — means Rsu 33/Msad 33-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 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

81
Equity Score
5 / 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 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

How Rsu 33/Msad 33 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Maine districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Rsu 32/Msad 32 Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Rsu 30/Msad 30 Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
East Machias Public Schools Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
East Millinocket Public Schools Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Maine Arts Academy Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Rsu 33/Msad 33'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 33/Msad 33?

Rsu 33/Msad 33 has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 234 students.

How much does Rsu 33/Msad 33 spend per student?

Rsu 33/Msad 33 spends $24,114 per student. The district has an equity score of 81/100, ranking #5 in Maine.

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 81/100, ranking #5 out of 131 districts in Maine.