- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mars Hill, ME
Central Aroostook Jr-Sr H S
Federal NCES profile for Central Aroostook Jr-Sr H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231161000497
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Aroostook Jr-Sr H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Maine schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Maine
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 157
- students enrolled
Central Aroostook Jr-Sr H S has class sizes smaller than 86% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Rsu 42/Msad 42 · Maine
NCES ID 231161000497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Central Aroostook Jr-Sr H S held near 166 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.8 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 231161000497 · Mars Hill, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
157 enr · 8.3:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Street School (176 students)
Central Aroostook Jr-Sr H S held near 166 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.8 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
How Central Aroostook Jr-Sr H S compares
Central Aroostook Jr-Sr H S 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 26% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 14% in Maine - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$18,980
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 93.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, Central Aroostook Jr-Sr H S is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Rsu 42/Msad 42 reports $18,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Aroostook Jr-Sr H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Street School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Aroostook Jr-Sr H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Mars Hill
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~157 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Aroostook Jr-Sr H S
How many students attend Central Aroostook Jr-Sr H S?
Central Aroostook Jr-Sr H S has 157 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mars Hill, ME. CCD year-over-year: 172 (2022-23) → 166 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Aroostook Jr-Sr H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Aroostook Jr-Sr H S is 8.3:1, which is 25% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 47% 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 Central Aroostook Jr-Sr H S?
25.0% of students at Central Aroostook Jr-Sr H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Aroostook Jr-Sr H S?
The largest demographic group at Central Aroostook Jr-Sr H S is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Mars Hill, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Aroostook Jr-Sr H S?
Central Aroostook Jr-Sr H S has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Rsu 42/Msad 42?
Besides Central Aroostook Jr-Sr H S, Rsu 42/Msad 42 also operates Fort Street School (176 students). See the Rsu 42/Msad 42 district page for the complete list.