Enrollment
483
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Biddeford, ME
Biddeford Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Biddeford Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 230315001042
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Biddeford Primary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Maine schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maine schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Biddeford · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Maine
- 48.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Biddeford Primary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Biddeford Primary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Biddeford, ME.
School address
District: Biddeford Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230315001042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.3%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Biddeford Primary School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Biddeford Primary School
Biddeford Primary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Biddeford, Maine, enrolling 483 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.6:1 is larger than about 94% of Maine schools and 32% above the 11.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 483 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 569 Maine schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 82 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #78, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 483 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% 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 Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 8.9:1).
Biddeford Public Schools also operates Biddeford High School (894 students) and Biddeford Middle School (542 students) alongside Biddeford Primary 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 Primary School compares
Biddeford Primary 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 32% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.3% | ▲ 42% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 94% in Maine - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.2%
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 483 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.
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 65.6%
African American 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Biddeford Primary School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Biddeford Public Schools, which includes Biddeford Primary 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biddeford High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Biddeford Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Biddeford Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Memorial School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Biddeford Primary 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
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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 (~483 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Biddeford Primary School
How many students attend Biddeford Primary School?
Biddeford Primary School has 483 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Biddeford, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Biddeford Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Biddeford Primary School is 14.6:1, which is 32% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Biddeford Primary School?
48.3% of students at Biddeford Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Biddeford Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Biddeford Primary School is White at 65.6% of enrollment, in Biddeford, ME. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Biddeford Primary School?
Biddeford Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Primary School rank among elementary schools in Biddeford?
By Resource Investment Index, Biddeford Primary School ranks #3 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 Primary School a good school?
Biddeford Primary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Maine schools. 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 Primary School, Biddeford Public Schools also operates Biddeford High School (894 students), Biddeford Middle School (542 students), and Biddeford Intermediate School (357 students). See the Biddeford Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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