- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Berwick, ME
Central School
Federal NCES profile for Central School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231137000451
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Maine schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in South Berwick · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- large classes for Maine
- 11.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Central School has class sizes larger than 91% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in South Berwick, ME.
School address
District: Rsu 35/Msad 35 · Maine
NCES ID 231137000451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Central School held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 231137000451 · South Berwick, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 13.9:1 · 11.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshwood High School (659 students)
Central School held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Central School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marshwood High
Marshwood High School
659 students
- Marshwood Midd
Marshwood Middle School
490 students
- This school
Central School
402 students
- Marshwood Grea
Marshwood Great Works School
287 students
- Eliot Elementa
Eliot Elementary School
282 students
What this shows Central School reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central School compares
Central 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.0% | ▼ 68% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 91% in Maine - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.7%
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
$17,602
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Central School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Rsu 35/Msad 35 reports $17,602 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshwood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshwood Great Works School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eliot Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~402 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central School
How many students attend Central School?
Central School has 402 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Berwick, ME. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central School is 13.9:1, which is 25% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central School?
11.0% of students at Central School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central School?
The largest demographic group at Central School is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in South Berwick, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central School?
Central School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central School rank among public schools in South Berwick?
By Resource Investment Index, Central School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in South Berwick, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rsu 35/Msad 35?
Besides Central School, Rsu 35/Msad 35 also operates Marshwood High School (659 students), Marshwood Middle School (490 students), and Marshwood Great Works School (287 students). See the Rsu 35/Msad 35 district page for the complete list.