Enrollment
488
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Corinth, ME
Central Community Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Community Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231444023158
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Community Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Corinth · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Community Elementary School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Community Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Corinth, ME.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.7%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Community Elementary School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Community Elementary School
Central Community Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Corinth, Maine, enrolling 488 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 488 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 569 Maine schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 98 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #87, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 488 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Rsu 64/Msad 64 spends $14,533 per pupil, 28% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Rsu 64/Msad 64 also operates Central High School (303 students) and Central Middle School (230 students) alongside Central Community Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central Community Elementary School compares
Central Community Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▲ 17% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Maine - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$14,533
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 488 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Central Community Elementary School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 64/Msad 64, which includes Central Community Elementary School.
$14,533
Per student
-28%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 61.8%
Federal 9.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Central Community Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Community Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maine, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~488 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Central Community Elementary School
How many students attend Central Community Elementary School?
Central Community Elementary School has 488 students enrolled. It is a public school in Corinth, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Community Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Community Elementary School is 11.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Community Elementary School?
39.7% of students at Central Community Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Community Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Community Elementary School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Corinth, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Community Elementary School?
Central Community Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Community Elementary School rank among public schools in Corinth?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Community Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Corinth, 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 Corinth on the city page.
Is Central Community Elementary School a good school?
Central Community Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rsu 64/Msad 64?
Besides Central Community Elementary School, Rsu 64/Msad 64 also operates Central High School (303 students) and Central Middle School (230 students). See the Rsu 64/Msad 64 district page for the complete list.
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