- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clinton, ME
Clinton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clinton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231433000698
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Maine schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- large classes for Maine
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 252
- students enrolled
Clinton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Clinton Elementary School held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 231433000698 · Clinton, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
252 enr · 12:1 · 42.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Benton Elementary School (575 students)
Clinton Elementary School held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Clinton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Benton Element
Benton Elementary School
575 students
- Lawrence High
Lawrence High School
531 students
- Lawrence Jr Hi
Lawrence Jr High School
276 students
- This school
Clinton Elementary School
252 students
- Albion Element 126
Albion Elementary School
126 students
- Fairfield Prim 112
Fairfield Primary School
112 students
What this shows Clinton Elementary School reports 252 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clinton Elementary School compares
Clinton Elementary 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 | 12:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▲ 24% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
252
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Maine - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$16,249
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 252 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.
Student demographics
White 81.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Clinton Elementary School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Rsu 49/Msad 49 reports $16,249 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clinton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Jr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Albion Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clinton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~252 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clinton Elementary School
How many students attend Clinton Elementary School?
Clinton Elementary School has 252 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clinton, ME. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Elementary School is 12:1, which is 8% 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 Clinton Elementary School?
42.3% of students at Clinton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clinton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clinton Elementary School is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in Clinton, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton Elementary School?
Clinton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Rsu 49/Msad 49?
Besides Clinton Elementary School, Rsu 49/Msad 49 also operates Benton Elementary School (575 students), Lawrence High School (531 students), and Lawrence Jr High School (276 students). See the Rsu 49/Msad 49 district page for the complete list.