- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Creative Childrens Academy grew from 34 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (+29.4%).
Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 231480723167 · Skowhegan, ME Other · SMALL · CHARTER
38 enr · 38:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Dimensions Academy (177 students)
Creative Childrens Academy grew from 34 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (+29.4%). Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Creative Childrens Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dimensions Aca
Dimensions Academy
177 students
- Overman Academ
Overman Academy
170 students
- This school 38
Creative Childrens Academy
38 students
What this shows Creative Childrens Academy reports 38 students on the CCD universe file.
How Creative Childrens Academy compares
Creative Childrens Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,232
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
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.
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
District finance for Community Regional Charter School reports $14,232 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~38 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 34 (2022-23) → 44 (2023-24), up 10.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.