- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bowdoin, ME
Bowdoin Central School
Federal NCES profile for Bowdoin Central School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231476800815
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowdoin Central School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 194
- students enrolled
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Bowdoin Central School shrank from 208 students in 2022-23 to 197 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 231476800815 · Bowdoin, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
194 enr · 23.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt Ararat High School (732 students)
Bowdoin Central School shrank from 208 students in 2022-23 to 197 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Bowdoin Central School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt Ararat High
Mt Ararat High School
732 students
- Mt Ararat Midd
Mt Ararat Middle School
533 students
- Woodside Eleme
Woodside Elementary School
294 students
- Williams-Cone 224
Williams-Cone School
224 students
- This school 194
Bowdoin Central School
194 students
- Bowdoinham Com 192
Bowdoinham Community School
192 students
What this shows Bowdoin Central School reports 194 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bowdoin Central School compares
Bowdoin Central School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 31% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
194
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,828
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 93.8%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.8, Bowdoin Central School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Rsu 75/Msad 75 reports $18,828 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bowdoin Central School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Ararat High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Mt Ararat Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Woodside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Williams-Cone School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Bowdoinham Community School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Bowdoin Central School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Bowdoin Central School
How many students attend Bowdoin Central School?
Bowdoin Central School has 194 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bowdoin, ME. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 197 (2023-24), down 11.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bowdoin Central School?
23.6% of students at Bowdoin Central School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowdoin Central School?
The largest demographic group at Bowdoin Central School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Bowdoin, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowdoin Central School?
Bowdoin Central School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Rsu 75/Msad 75?
Besides Bowdoin Central School, Rsu 75/Msad 75 also operates Mt Ararat High School (732 students), Mt Ararat Middle School (533 students), and Woodside Elementary School (294 students). See the Rsu 75/Msad 75 district page for the complete list.