- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Cony Middle School held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 230264023175 · Augusta, ME Middle · SMALL · TRAD
321 enr · 11.9:1 · 45.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Cony (662 students)
Cony Middle School held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Cony Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cony
Cony
662 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 321 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cony Middle School compares
Cony Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~321 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.