- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Augusta, ME
Cony
Federal NCES profile for Cony, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 230264023118
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cony earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Maine schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Maine
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cony has class sizes larger than 96% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cony ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Augusta, ME.
School address
District: Augusta Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230264023118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Cony held near 677 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 43.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 230264023118 · Augusta, ME High · MID · TRAD
662 enr · 15:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Cony Middle School (321 students)
Cony held near 677 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 43.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Cony in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cony
662 students
- Cony Middle Sc
Cony Middle School
321 students
- Farrington Sch
Farrington School
306 students
- Sylvio J Gilbe
Sylvio J Gilbert School
305 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
291 students
- Lillian Parks 235
Lillian Parks Hussey School
235 students
What this shows Cony reports 662 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cony compares
Cony 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 35% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▲ 9% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 662 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
662
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 96% in Maine - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.6%
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
$16,789
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.7 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Two or More 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Cony is about as mixed as the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Augusta Public Schools reports $16,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cony Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cony Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Farrington School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sylvio J Gilbert School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lillian Parks Hussey School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cony's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high schools in Augusta
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~662 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cony
How many students attend Cony?
Cony has 662 students enrolled. It is a high school in Augusta, ME. CCD year-over-year: 685 (2022-23) → 677 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cony?
The student-teacher ratio at Cony is 15:1, which is 35% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cony?
36.9% of students at Cony are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cony?
The largest demographic group at Cony is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Augusta, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cony?
Cony 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 Cony rank among public schools in Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Cony ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Augusta, 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 Augusta on the city page.
What other schools are in Augusta Public Schools?
Besides Cony, Augusta Public Schools also operates Cony Middle School (321 students), Farrington School (306 students), and Sylvio J Gilbert School (305 students). See the Augusta Public Schools district page for the complete list.