- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albion, ME
Albion Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Albion Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231433000691
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albion Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 126
- students enrolled
Albion Elementary School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Albion Elementary School held near 111 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.4 → 9.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 231433000691 · Albion, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
126 enr · 11.5:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Benton Elementary School (575 students)
Albion Elementary School held near 111 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.4 → 9.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Albion Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Benton Element
Benton Elementary School
575 students
- Lawrence High
Lawrence High School
531 students
- Lawrence Jr Hi
Lawrence Jr High School
276 students
- Clinton Elemen
Clinton Elementary School
252 students
- This school 126
Albion Elementary School
126 students
- Fairfield Prim 112
Fairfield Primary School
112 students
What this shows Albion Elementary School reports 126 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albion Elementary School compares
Albion Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▲ 23% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 126 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
126
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 62% in Maine - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$16,249
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 96.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, Albion Elementary School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Rsu 49/Msad 49 reports $16,249 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Albion Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Jr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clinton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albion Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other 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 (~126 students)
Frequently asked questions about Albion Elementary School
How many students attend Albion Elementary School?
Albion Elementary School has 126 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albion, ME. CCD year-over-year: 108 (2022-23) → 111 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albion Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Albion Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Albion Elementary School?
41.7% of students at Albion Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albion Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Albion Elementary School is White at 96.0% of enrollment, in Albion, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albion Elementary School?
Albion Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Rsu 49/Msad 49?
Besides Albion Elementary School, Rsu 49/Msad 49 also operates Benton Elementary School (575 students), Lawrence High School (531 students), and Lawrence Jr High School (276 students). See the Rsu 49/Msad 49 district page for the complete list.