Enrollment
141
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 231430023201
Day Mountain Regional Middle School — Strong, ME
Federal NCES profile for Day Mountain Regional Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 56/100.
👥 Class size 56
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Rsu 58/Msad 58 · Maine
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 11.3:1 Maine avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.2%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Day Mountain Regional Middle School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Day Mountain Regional Middle School reports 141 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% below the Maine state mean of 11.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 31% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 44.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 30% above the Maine average and 15% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Rsu 58/Msad 58 spends $19,584 per pupil district-wide, below the Maine average of $23,827 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 53.5% from local sources (property taxes), 33.4% from the state, and 13.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Day Mountain Regional Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Maine state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▲ 30% | 34.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 27% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 30% 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
11:1
students per teacher
— 3% below state mean
Top 48% in Maine — lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$19,584
per pupil, district-wide
— below Maine avg of $23,827
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 141 Top 27% in Maine — larger than 73% of 570 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 11:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 44.2% +30% vs state
NCES ID 231430023201
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 58/Msad 58, which includes Day Mountain Regional Middle School.
$19,584
Per student
-18%
vs Maine
Avg $23,827
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 53.5%
State 33.4%
Federal 13.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Enrollment
- 95
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Day Mountain Regional Middle School
How many students attend Day Mountain Regional Middle School?
Day Mountain Regional Middle School has 141 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Strong, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Day Mountain Regional Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Day Mountain Regional Middle School is 11:1, which is 3% lower than the Maine average of 11.3:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Day Mountain Regional Middle School?
44.2% of students at Day Mountain Regional Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Day Mountain Regional Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Day Mountain Regional Middle School is White at 90.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Strong, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Day Mountain Regional Middle School?
Day Mountain Regional Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.