Enrollment
237
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waterville, ME
Albert S Hall School
Federal NCES profile for Albert S Hall School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231335000605
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albert S Hall School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Maine schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Waterville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- large classes for Maine
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Albert S Hall School has class sizes larger than 79% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albert S Hall School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Waterville, ME.
School address
District: Waterville Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 231335000605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.8%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Albert S Hall School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Albert S Hall School
Albert S Hall School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Waterville, Maine, enrolling 237 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 237 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maine median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 88 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #39.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 237 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Waterville Public Schools also operates George J Mitchell School (532 students) and Waterville Senior High School (529 students) alongside Albert S Hall School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Albert S Hall School compares
Albert S Hall School on the metrics families compare, against Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▲ 52% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Maine - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,852
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 81.9%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 3.8%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Albert S Hall School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waterville Public Schools, which includes Albert S Hall School.
$18,852
Per student
-6%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.6%
State 55.1%
Federal 16.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Albert S Hall School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George J Mitchell School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waterville Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waterville Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albert S Hall School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maine, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~237 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Albert S Hall School
How many students attend Albert S Hall School?
Albert S Hall School has 237 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waterville, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert S Hall School?
The student-teacher ratio at Albert S Hall School is 12.5:1, which is 13% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Albert S Hall School?
51.8% of students at Albert S Hall School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albert S Hall School?
The largest demographic group at Albert S Hall School is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Waterville, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albert S Hall School?
Albert S Hall School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Albert S Hall School rank among public schools in Waterville?
By Resource Investment Index, Albert S Hall School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Waterville, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Waterville on the city page.
Is Albert S Hall School a good school?
Albert S Hall School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Maine schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Waterville Public Schools?
Besides Albert S Hall School, Waterville Public Schools also operates George J Mitchell School (532 students), Waterville Senior High School (529 students), and Waterville Junior High School (325 students). See the Waterville Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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