- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Searsmont, ME
Ames Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ames Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231482200450
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ames Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Maine schools.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- large classes for Maine
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 122
- students enrolled
Ames Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Ames Elementary School held near 129 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 10.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 231482200450 · Searsmont, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
122 enr · 13.6:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Belfast Area High School (476 students)
Ames Elementary School held near 129 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 10.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Ames Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belfast Area H
Belfast Area High School
476 students
- Troy a Howard
Troy a Howard Middle School
330 students
- Captain Albert
Captain Albert W. Stevens School
232 students
- This school 122
Ames Elementary School
122 students
- East Belfast S 99
East Belfast School
99 students
- Gladys Weymout 79
Gladys Weymouth Elem School
79 students
What this shows Ames Elementary School reports 122 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ames Elementary School compares
Ames 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▲ 26% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 122 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
122
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Maine - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,742
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.9, Ames Elementary School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 71 reports $18,742 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ames Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Area High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Troy a Howard Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Captain Albert W. Stevens School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Belfast School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gladys Weymouth Elem School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ames Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~122 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ames Elementary School
How many students attend Ames Elementary School?
Ames Elementary School has 122 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Searsmont, ME. CCD year-over-year: 126 (2022-23) → 129 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ames Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ames Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 23% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ames Elementary School?
42.9% of students at Ames Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ames Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ames Elementary School is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Searsmont, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ames Elementary School?
Ames Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 71?
Besides Ames Elementary School, Rsu 71 also operates Belfast Area High School (476 students), Troy a Howard Middle School (330 students), and Captain Albert W. Stevens School (232 students). See the Rsu 71 district page for the complete list.