Enrollment
357
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.1%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Biddeford Intermediate School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Biddeford Intermediate School
Biddeford Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Biddeford, Maine, enrolling 357 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 357 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 125 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #29.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and African American (13%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 357 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Biddeford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Biddeford Middle School (542 students): Biddeford Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.5:1 vs 8.9:1).
Biddeford Public Schools also operates Biddeford High School (894 students) and Biddeford Middle School (542 students) alongside Biddeford Intermediate School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Biddeford Intermediate School compares
Biddeford Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,043
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Biddeford Public Schools, which includes Biddeford Intermediate School.
$18,043
Per student
-10%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.3%
State 40.1%
Federal 10.6%
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.
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
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maine, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~357 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Biddeford Intermediate School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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