Enrollment
321
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Augusta, ME
Cony Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cony Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 230264023175
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cony Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cony Middle School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cony Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Augusta, ME.
School address
District: Augusta Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230264023175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.0%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cony Middle School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cony Middle School
Cony Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Augusta, Maine, enrolling 321 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 321 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 114 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #42.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 247 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 104 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 321 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Augusta Public Schools also operates Cony (662 students) and Farrington School (306 students) alongside Cony Middle 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 Cony Middle School compares
Cony Middle 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▲ 32% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Maine - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$17,156
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.4 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 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Cony Middle School is about as mixed as the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Augusta Public Schools, which includes Cony Middle School.
$17,156
Per student
-15%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.4%
State 56.8%
Federal 2.8%
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 Cony Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cony | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farrington School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sylvio J Gilbert School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lillian Parks Hussey School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cony Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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 middle 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 (~321 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cony Middle School
How many students attend Cony Middle School?
Cony Middle School has 321 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Augusta, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cony Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cony Middle School is 11.9:1, which is 7% 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 Cony Middle School?
45.0% of students at Cony Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cony Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cony Middle School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Augusta, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cony Middle School?
Cony Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Cony Middle School rank among public schools in Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Cony Middle School ranks #2 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.
Is Cony Middle School a good school?
Cony Middle School earns 46/100 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 Augusta Public Schools?
Besides Cony Middle School, Augusta Public Schools also operates Cony (662 students), Farrington School (306 students), and Sylvio J Gilbert School (305 students). See the Augusta Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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