Rsu 52/Msad 52

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Turner, Maine - 6 schools

An equity score of 34/100 ranks Rsu 52/Msad 52 #106 of 131 districts in Maine (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,798 per pupil, Rsu 52/Msad 52 ranks #154 of 203 Maine districts by per-pupil spending (Maine districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,994
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$15,798
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Rsu 52/Msad 52 operates 6 public schools serving 1,994 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Maine. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 combined, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary 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 Androscoggin County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,798 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 203 Maine districts by per-pupil spending. See how Maine compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 38.4% local, 51.4% state, and 10.2% 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 34/100, ranked #106 of 131 in Maine against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (14 AP courses district-wide), a 281.9:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.3% White, 3.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.5% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Turner Elementary School, with a diversity index of 17.8/100.

Its largest campus is Leavitt Area High School, enrolling 563 students (28% of the district's total enrollment).

Leavitt Area High School accounts for 27.8% of all Rsu 52/Msad 52 student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Rsu 52/Msad 52-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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 52/Msad 52 school enrollment varies 2.9× across entities

Rsu 52/Msad 52 school enrollment ranges from 196 students (lowest) to 563 students (highest), a spread of 367 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Rsu 52/Msad 52 student-counselor ratio is 282:1 — 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 52/Msad 52 is typically wider than the Rsu 52/Msad 52-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Rsu 52/Msad 52 chronic absenteeism rate is 20.4% — 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 52/Msad 52 is typically wider than the Rsu 52/Msad 52-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

10.2%
Federal
51.4%
State
38.4%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
106 / 131
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in Rsu 52/Msad 52.

White 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 1.5%
Multiracial 2.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 14.5/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Rsu 52/Msad 52's schools, below the Maine average of 20.6.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Turner Elementary School 17.8
  2. 2 Leeds Central School 16.4
  3. 3 Turner Primary School 15.4
  4. 4 Greene Central School 14.0
  5. 5 Tripp Middle School 13.5

Programs & Resources

1 / 6
Schools with AP
14 AP courses total
281.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Rsu 52/Msad 52

School Enrollment
Leavitt Area High School
563
Greene Central School
339
Tripp Middle School
326
Turner Primary School
308
Turner Elementary School
295
Leeds Central School
196

How Rsu 52/Msad 52 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Maine districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Falmouth Public Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Rsu 11/Msad 11 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Rsu 19 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Rsu 05 Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Rsu 02 Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Rsu 52/Msad 52'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 52/Msad 52?

Rsu 52/Msad 52 has 6 schools, including 1 high, 3 combined, 1 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,994 students.

How much does Rsu 52/Msad 52 spend per student?

Rsu 52/Msad 52 spends $15,798 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #106 in Maine.

What is the demographic composition of Rsu 52/Msad 52?

Rsu 52/Msad 52 students are 92.3% White, 3.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.5% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Rsu 52/Msad 52?

Rsu 52/Msad 52 has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #106 out of 131 districts in Maine.