Enrollment
38
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Skowhegan, ME
Creative Childrens Academy
Federal NCES profile for Creative Childrens Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231480723167Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creative Childrens Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Maine schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maine.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Skowhegan · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 38:1
- large classes for Maine
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Creative Childrens Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creative Childrens Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Skowhegan, ME.
School address
District: Community Regional Charter School · Maine
NCES ID 231480723167 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
38:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+242% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.9%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Creative Childrens Academy compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Creative Childrens Academy
Creative Childrens Academy is a higher-need, small charter combined-grade school in Skowhegan, Maine, enrolling 38 students.
Class loads run heavy: 38:1 is larger than about 99% of Maine schools and 242% above the 11.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 52.9% of students qualify for free meals, 56% above the Maine average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Maine schools, with 38 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 569 Maine schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
The surrounding Community Regional Charter School spends $13,162 per pupil, 34% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Skowhegan's public schools, it stands alongside Overman Academy (170 students): Creative Childrens Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (38:1 vs 15.5:1).
Community Regional Charter School also operates Dimensions Academy (177 students) and Overman Academy (170 students) alongside Creative Childrens Academy.
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 Creative Childrens Academy compares
Creative Childrens Academy on the metrics families compare, against Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 38:1 | ▲ 242% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▲ 56% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 38 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
38
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
38:1
students per teacher
- 242% above state mean
Top 99% in Maine - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,162
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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 89.5%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Creative Childrens Academy is about as mixed as the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Community Regional Charter School, which includes Creative Childrens Academy.
$13,162
Per student
-34%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.0%
State 81.6%
Federal 15.4%
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 Creative Childrens Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Overman Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Creative Childrens Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Skowhegan
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~38 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Creative Childrens Academy
How many students attend Creative Childrens Academy?
Creative Childrens Academy has 38 students enrolled. It is a public school in Skowhegan, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creative Childrens Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Creative Childrens Academy is 38:1, which is 242% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 142% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Creative Childrens Academy?
52.9% of students at Creative Childrens Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creative Childrens Academy?
The largest demographic group at Creative Childrens Academy is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Skowhegan, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creative Childrens Academy?
Creative Childrens Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Creative Childrens Academy rank among schools in Skowhegan?
By Resource Investment Index, Creative Childrens Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Skowhegan, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Skowhegan on the city page.
Is Creative Childrens Academy a good school?
Creative Childrens Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Maine schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maine. 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 Community Regional Charter School?
Besides Creative Childrens Academy, Community Regional Charter School also operates Dimensions Academy (177 students) and Overman Academy (170 students). See the Community Regional Charter School district page for the complete list.
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