- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belgrade, ME
Belgrade Central School
Federal NCES profile for Belgrade Central School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231477900701
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belgrade Central School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Maine schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- large classes for Maine
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 236
- students enrolled
Belgrade Central School has class sizes larger than 85% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Belgrade Central School held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.2 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 231477900701 · Belgrade, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 13.1:1 · 27.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Messalonskee High School (695 students)
Belgrade Central School held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.2 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Belgrade Central School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Messalonskee H
Messalonskee High School
695 students
- Messalonskee M
Messalonskee Middle School
495 students
- James H Bean S
James H Bean School
300 students
- China Primary 242
China Primary School
242 students
- This school 236
Belgrade Central School
236 students
- Williams Eleme 222
Williams Elementary School
222 students
What this shows Belgrade Central School reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belgrade Central School compares
Belgrade Central 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 | 13.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▼ 20% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Maine - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$14,496
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.9, Belgrade Central School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 18 reports $14,496 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belgrade Central School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Messalonskee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Messalonskee Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James H Bean School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| China Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williams Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belgrade Central School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~236 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belgrade Central School
How many students attend Belgrade Central School?
Belgrade Central School has 236 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belgrade, ME. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belgrade Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belgrade Central School is 13.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belgrade Central School?
27.2% of students at Belgrade Central School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belgrade Central School?
The largest demographic group at Belgrade Central School is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Belgrade, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belgrade Central School?
Belgrade Central School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 18?
Besides Belgrade Central School, Rsu 18 also operates Messalonskee High School (695 students), Messalonskee Middle School (495 students), and James H Bean School (300 students). See the Rsu 18 district page for the complete list.