- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Scarborough, ME
Blue Point School
Federal NCES profile for Blue Point School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231053000319
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Point School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Scarborough · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 7.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Point School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Point School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Scarborough, ME.
School address
District: Scarborough Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 231053000319 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Blue Point School held near 205 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 231053000319 · Scarborough, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
214 enr · 11.9:1 · 7.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Scarborough High School (903 students)
Blue Point School held near 205 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Blue Point School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scarborough Hi
Scarborough High School
903 students
- Wentworth Scho
Wentworth School
664 students
- Scarborough Mi
Scarborough Middle School
663 students
- Eight Corners 241
Eight Corners Elementary School
241 students
- This school 214
Blue Point School
214 students
- Pleasant Hill 180
Pleasant Hill School
180 students
What this shows Blue Point School reports 214 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Point School compares
Blue Point 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.0% | ▼ 79% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Maine - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,793
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
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 83.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, Blue Point School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Scarborough Public Schools reports $20,793 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blue Point School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wentworth School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scarborough Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eight Corners Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Hill School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blue Point School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Scarborough
3 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 (~214 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blue Point School
How many students attend Blue Point School?
Blue Point School has 214 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Scarborough, ME. CCD year-over-year: 213 (2022-23) → 205 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Point School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Point School is 11.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blue Point School?
7.0% of students at Blue Point School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Point School?
The largest demographic group at Blue Point School is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in Scarborough, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Point School?
Blue Point School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Blue Point School rank among elementary schools in Scarborough?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Point School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Scarborough, 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 Scarborough on the city page.
What other schools are in Scarborough Public Schools?
Besides Blue Point School, Scarborough Public Schools also operates Scarborough High School (903 students), Wentworth School (664 students), and Scarborough Middle School (663 students). See the Scarborough Public Schools district page for the complete list.