- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Albert S Hall School grew from 222 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 231335000605 · Waterville, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
237 enr · 12.5:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: George J Mitchell School (532 students)
Albert S Hall School grew from 222 students in 2022-23 to 238 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Albert S Hall School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George J Mitch
George J Mitchell School
532 students
- Waterville Sen
Waterville Senior High School
529 students
- Waterville Jun
Waterville Junior High School
325 students
- This school
Albert S Hall School
237 students
What this shows Albert S Hall School reports 237 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albert S Hall School compares
Albert S Hall School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$21,367
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maine avg of $20,907
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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
District finance for Waterville Public Schools reports $21,367 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~237 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 222 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), up 16.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.