Enrollment
105
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 231481700742
Athens Community School — Athens, ME
Federal NCES profile for Athens Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Athens Community School earns an F Resource Investment Index (30/100), with class sizes near the Maine median.
- F
- Resource Index · 30/100
- 10.2:1
- students per teacher
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 105
- students enrolled
School address
District: Athens Public Schools · Maine
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 11.3:1 Maine avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.6%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Athens Community School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Athens Community School reports 105 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% below the Maine state mean of 11.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 35% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 44.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 31% above the Maine average and 14% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 43.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Athens Public Schools spends $20,842 per pupil district-wide, above the Maine average of $20,083 and above the national average of $16,593. Revenue comes 40.6% from local sources (property taxes), 43.4% from the state, and 16.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Athens Community School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Maine state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▲ 31% | 34.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 105 | top 18% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
10 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 89% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
105 larger than 10% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 31% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
— 10% below state mean
Top 33% in Maine — lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
43.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,842
per pupil, district-wide
— above Maine avg of $20,083
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
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 105 Top 18% in Maine — larger than 82% of 570 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 10.2:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 44.6% +31% vs state
NCES ID 231481700742
Student demographics
White 98.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 98.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 43.8%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Athens Public Schools, which includes Athens Community School.
$20,842
Per student
+4%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.6%
State 43.4%
Federal 16.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Athens Community School
How many students attend Athens Community School?
Athens Community School has 105 students enrolled. It is a other school in Athens, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athens Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Athens Community School is 10.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Maine average of 11.3:1 and 35% 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 Athens Community School?
44.6% of students at Athens Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Athens Community School?
The largest demographic group at Athens Community School is White at 98.1%. The school serves a student body in Athens, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Athens Community School?
Athens Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.
Is Athens Community School a good school?
Athens Community School earns an F Resource Investment Index (30/100), with class sizes near the Maine median. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating.