- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Addison, ME
Daniel W Merritt School
Federal NCES profile for Daniel W Merritt School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231143000463
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daniel W Merritt School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Maine schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.1:1
- small classes for Maine
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 89
- students enrolled
Daniel W Merritt School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Daniel W Merritt School shrank from 98 students in 2022-23 to 88 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE held 11.3 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 231143000463 · Addison, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
89 enr · 8.1:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Narraguagus High School (291 students)
Daniel W Merritt School shrank from 98 students in 2022-23 to 88 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE held 11.3 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Daniel W Merritt School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Narraguagus Hi
Narraguagus High School
291 students
- Harrington Ele
Harrington Elementary School
137 students
- Milbridge Elem 114
Milbridge Elementary School
114 students
- This school 89
Daniel W Merritt School
89 students
What this shows Daniel W Merritt School reports 89 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daniel W Merritt School compares
Daniel W Merritt School is a shrinking 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 27% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▲ 29% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 89 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
89
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 12% in Maine - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
62.9%
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
$20,282
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 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 93.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Daniel W Merritt School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 37/Msad 37 reports $20,282 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Daniel W Merritt School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narraguagus High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrington Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milbridge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daniel W Merritt School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~89 students)
Frequently asked questions about Daniel W Merritt School
How many students attend Daniel W Merritt School?
Daniel W Merritt School has 89 students enrolled. It is a public school in Addison, ME. CCD year-over-year: 98 (2022-23) → 88 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel W Merritt School?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel W Merritt School is 8.1:1, which is 27% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 48% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Daniel W Merritt School?
43.9% of students at Daniel W Merritt School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daniel W Merritt School?
The largest demographic group at Daniel W Merritt School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Addison, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daniel W Merritt School?
Daniel W Merritt School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
What other schools are in Rsu 37/Msad 37?
Besides Daniel W Merritt School, Rsu 37/Msad 37 also operates Narraguagus High School (291 students), Harrington Elementary School (137 students), and Milbridge Elementary School (114 students). See the Rsu 37/Msad 37 district page for the complete list.