- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alfred, ME
Alfred Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Alfred Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231467000999
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alfred Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 179
- students enrolled
Alfred 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
-12 students YoY
Alfred Elementary School shrank from 201 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE held 16.9 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 231467000999 · Alfred, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
179 enr · 11.2:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Massabesic High School (867 students)
Alfred Elementary School shrank from 201 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE held 16.9 → 16.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Alfred Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Massabesic Hig
Massabesic High School
867 students
- Massabesic Mid
Massabesic Middle School
619 students
- Waterboro Elem
Waterboro Elementary School
547 students
- Line Elementar 261
Line Elementary
261 students
- Lyman Elementa 241
Lyman Elementary School
241 students
- This school 179
Alfred Elementary School
179 students
What this shows Alfred Elementary School reports 179 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alfred Elementary School compares
Alfred Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 11.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 36% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 179 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
179
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Maine - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,891
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
Counselors0.5 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 89.3%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Alfred Elementary School is about as mixed as the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 57/Msad 57 reports $15,891 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alfred Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massabesic High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Massabesic Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waterboro Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Line Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lyman Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alfred Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~179 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alfred Elementary School
How many students attend Alfred Elementary School?
Alfred Elementary School has 179 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alfred, ME. CCD year-over-year: 201 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alfred Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alfred Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alfred Elementary School?
21.9% of students at Alfred Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alfred Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Alfred Elementary School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Alfred, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alfred Elementary School?
Alfred Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Rsu 57/Msad 57?
Besides Alfred Elementary School, Rsu 57/Msad 57 also operates Massabesic High School (867 students), Massabesic Middle School (619 students), and Waterboro Elementary School (547 students). See the Rsu 57/Msad 57 district page for the complete list.