Surry Public Schools

Blue Hill, Maine — 1 schools

188
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,872
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Surry Public Schools operates 1 public schools serving 188 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 134 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is geographically located in Hancock County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,872 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 85.2% local, 11.2% state, and 3.6% 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 $78,288 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts.

a 335:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 1.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 97.0% White, 2.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Surry Elementary School accounts for 100.0% of all Surry Public Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Surry Public Schools-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

Surry Public Schools student-counselor ratio is 335:1 — 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 Surry Public Schools is typically wider than the Surry Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Surry Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 1.5% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

3.6%
Federal
11.2%
State
85.2%
Local

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,227
Studio/mo
$1,234
1 BR/mo
$1,501
2 BR/mo
$2,047
3 BR/mo
$2,055
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$78,288
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 Surry Public Schools.

White 97.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

335:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
1.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Surry Public Schools

School Enrollment
Surry Elementary School
134

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Surry Public Schools?

Surry Public Schools has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 188 students.

How much does Surry Public Schools spend per student?

Surry Public Schools spends $10,872 per student.

What is the average teacher salary in Surry Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Surry Public Schools is $78,288 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Surry Public Schools?

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

What is the demographic composition of Surry Public Schools?

Surry Public Schools students are 97.0% White, 2.2% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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