- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Biddeford Primary School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 230315001042 · Biddeford, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 14.6:1 · 48.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Biddeford High School (894 students)
Biddeford Primary School held near 369 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Biddeford Primary 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
- This school
Biddeford Primary School
483 students
- Biddeford Inte 357
Biddeford Intermediate School
357 students
- John F Kennedy 157
John F Kennedy Memorial School
157 students
What this shows Biddeford Primary School reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Biddeford Primary School compares
Biddeford Primary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~483 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.