- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Skowhegan, ME
Bloomfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bloomfield Elementary 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 231459000948
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bloomfield Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Maine schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Skowhegan · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Maine
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bloomfield Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bloomfield Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Skowhegan, ME.
School address
District: Rsu 54/Msad 54 · Maine
NCES ID 231459000948 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Bloomfield Elementary School held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.2 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 231459000948 · Skowhegan, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 8.6:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Skowhegan Area High School (686 students)
Bloomfield Elementary School held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.2 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Bloomfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skowhegan Area
Skowhegan Area High School
686 students
- Skowhegan Area
Skowhegan Area Middle School
473 students
- Mill Stream El
Mill Stream Elementary School
309 students
- This school 267
Bloomfield Elementary School
267 students
- Margaret Chase 180
Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan
180 students
- Canaan Element 160
Canaan Elementary School
160 students
What this shows Bloomfield Elementary School reports 267 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bloomfield Elementary School compares
Bloomfield Elementary 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 23% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 77% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 16% in Maine - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$22,180
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maine avg of $20,907
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 94.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Bloomfield Elementary School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 54/Msad 54 reports $22,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bloomfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skowhegan Area High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skowhegan Area Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mill Stream Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canaan Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bloomfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Skowhegan
1 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 (~267 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bloomfield Elementary School
How many students attend Bloomfield Elementary School?
Bloomfield Elementary School has 267 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Skowhegan, ME. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bloomfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bloomfield Elementary School is 8.6:1, which is 23% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bloomfield Elementary School?
60.3% of students at Bloomfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bloomfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bloomfield Elementary School is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Skowhegan, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bloomfield Elementary School?
Bloomfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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).
How does Bloomfield Elementary School rank among public schools in Skowhegan?
By Resource Investment Index, Bloomfield Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Skowhegan, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Skowhegan on the city page.
What other schools are in Rsu 54/Msad 54?
Besides Bloomfield Elementary School, Rsu 54/Msad 54 also operates Skowhegan Area High School (686 students), Skowhegan Area Middle School (473 students), and Mill Stream Elementary School (309 students). See the Rsu 54/Msad 54 district page for the complete list.