- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Biddeford, ME
Biddeford Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Biddeford Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 230315000622
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Biddeford Intermediate School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maine schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Biddeford · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Biddeford Intermediate School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Biddeford Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Biddeford, ME.
School address
District: Biddeford Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230315000622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Biddeford Intermediate School shrank from 350 students in 2022-23 to 329 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 230315000622 · Biddeford, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 11.5:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Biddeford High School (894 students)
Biddeford Intermediate School shrank from 350 students in 2022-23 to 329 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Biddeford Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Biddeford High
Biddeford High School
894 students
- Biddeford Midd
Biddeford Middle School
542 students
- Biddeford Prim
Biddeford Primary School
483 students
- This school 357
Biddeford Intermediate School
357 students
- John F Kennedy 157
John F Kennedy Memorial School
157 students
What this shows Biddeford Intermediate School reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Biddeford Intermediate School compares
Biddeford Intermediate 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 | 11.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▲ 21% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 62% in Maine - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$19,349
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 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.7%
African American 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 4.2%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Biddeford Intermediate School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Biddeford Public Schools reports $19,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Biddeford Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biddeford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Biddeford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Biddeford Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Memorial School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Biddeford Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Biddeford
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~357 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Biddeford Intermediate School
How many students attend Biddeford Intermediate School?
Biddeford Intermediate School has 357 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Biddeford, ME. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Biddeford Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Biddeford Intermediate School is 11.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Biddeford Intermediate School?
41.1% of students at Biddeford Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Biddeford Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Biddeford Intermediate School is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Biddeford, ME. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Biddeford Intermediate School?
Biddeford Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Biddeford Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Biddeford?
By Resource Investment Index, Biddeford Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Biddeford, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Biddeford on the city page.
What other schools are in Biddeford Public Schools?
Besides Biddeford Intermediate School, Biddeford Public Schools also operates Biddeford High School (894 students), Biddeford Middle School (542 students), and Biddeford Primary School (483 students). See the Biddeford Public Schools district page for the complete list.