- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orono, ME
Asa C Adams School
Federal NCES profile for Asa C Adams School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231477800251
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Asa C Adams School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Orono · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Asa C Adams School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Asa C Adams School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Orono, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Asa C Adams School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 231477800251 · Orono, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 10.8:1 · 24.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Orono High School (337 students)
Asa C Adams School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Asa C Adams School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orono High Sch
Orono High School
337 students
- This school
Asa C Adams School
336 students
- Orono Middle S
Orono Middle School
154 students
What this shows Asa C Adams School reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Asa C Adams School compares
Asa C Adams 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 29% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 48% in Maine - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,843
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 336 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 81.0%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Asa C Adams School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 26 reports $18,843 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Asa C Adams School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orono High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orono Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Asa C Adams School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Asa C Adams School
How many students attend Asa C Adams School?
Asa C Adams School has 336 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orono, ME. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Asa C Adams School?
The student-teacher ratio at Asa C Adams School is 10.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Asa C Adams School?
24.0% of students at Asa C Adams School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Asa C Adams School?
The largest demographic group at Asa C Adams School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Orono, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Asa C Adams School?
Asa C Adams School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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).
How does Asa C Adams School rank among public schools in Orono?
By Resource Investment Index, Asa C Adams School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Orono, 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 Rsu 26?
Besides Asa C Adams School, Rsu 26 also operates Orono High School (337 students) and Orono Middle School (154 students). See the Rsu 26 district page for the complete list.