- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Portland, ME
Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231233000574
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in South Portland · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 22.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in South Portland, ME.
School address
District: South Portland Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 231233000574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
424 on latest CCD 231233000574 · South Portland, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 11.8:1 · 22.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: South Portland High School (928 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 5 elementary schools in South Portland. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Portland
South Portland High School
928 students
- This school
Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School
424 students
- Memorial Middl
Memorial Middle School
388 students
- Waldo T Skilli 302
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School
302 students
- Frank I Brown 213
Frank I Brown Elementary School
213 students
- Dyer Elementar 194
Dyer Elementary School
194 students
What this shows Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School compares
Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School vs Maine and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.9% | ▼ 33% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Maine - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,364
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Portland Public Schools reports $18,364 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Portland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waldo T Skillin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank I Brown Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dyer Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in South Portland
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School
Standard public school
302 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Frank I Brown Elementary School
Standard public school
213 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
Dyer Elementary School
Standard public school
194 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Dora L Small Elementary School
Standard public school
193 students 8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School
How many students attend Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School?
Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School has 424 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Portland, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School is 11.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School?
22.9% of students at Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School?
Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School rank among elementary schools in South Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in South Portland, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in South Portland on the city page.
What other schools are in South Portland Public Schools?
Besides Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School, South Portland Public Schools also operates South Portland High School (928 students), Memorial Middle School (388 students), and Waldo T Skillin Elementary School (302 students). See the South Portland Public Schools district page for the complete list.