- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bath, ME
Dike-Newell School
Federal NCES profile for Dike-Newell School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231477200069
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dike-Newell School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Bath · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dike-Newell School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dike-Newell School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bath, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Dike-Newell School shrank from 255 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 21.4 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 231477200069 · Bath, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
225 enr · 10.7:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Morse High School (615 students)
Dike-Newell School shrank from 255 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE held 21.4 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Dike-Newell School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morse High Sch
Morse High School
615 students
- Woolwich Centr
Woolwich Central School
333 students
- Bath Middle Sc
Bath Middle School
317 students
- This school 225
Dike-Newell School
225 students
- Fisher-Mitchel 200
Fisher-Mitchell School
200 students
- Phippsburg Ele 98
Phippsburg Elementary School
98 students
What this shows Dike-Newell School reports 225 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dike-Newell School compares
Dike-Newell 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▲ 3% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Maine - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$23,104
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maine avg of $20,907
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 83.9%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 4.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, Dike-Newell School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Rsu 01 - Lkrsu reports $23,104 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dike-Newell School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morse High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woolwich Central School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bath Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fisher-Mitchell School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phippsburg Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dike-Newell School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~225 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dike-Newell School
How many students attend Dike-Newell School?
Dike-Newell School has 225 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bath, ME. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dike-Newell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dike-Newell School is 10.7:1, which is 4% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 32% 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 Dike-Newell School?
34.9% of students at Dike-Newell School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dike-Newell School?
The largest demographic group at Dike-Newell School is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Bath, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dike-Newell School?
Dike-Newell School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Dike-Newell School rank among public schools in Bath?
By Resource Investment Index, Dike-Newell School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bath, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rsu 01 - Lkrsu?
Besides Dike-Newell School, Rsu 01 - Lkrsu also operates Morse High School (615 students), Woolwich Central School (333 students), and Bath Middle School (317 students). See the Rsu 01 - Lkrsu district page for the complete list.