- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cornville, ME
Dimensions Academy
Federal NCES profile for Dimensions Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231480723136Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dimensions Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Maine schools.
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.3:1
- large classes for Maine
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 177
- students enrolled
Dimensions Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Community Regional Charter School · Maine
NCES ID 231480723136 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Dimensions Academy held near 168 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 231480723136 · Cornville, ME Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
177 enr · 25.3:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Overman Academy (170 students)
Dimensions Academy held near 168 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Dimensions Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dimensions Academy
177 students
- Overman Academ
Overman Academy
170 students
- Creative Child 38
Creative Childrens Academy
38 students
What this shows Dimensions Academy reports 177 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dimensions Academy compares
Dimensions Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.3:1 | ▲ 128% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▲ 54% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 177 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
177
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 128% 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.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$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
3
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.7%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.8, Dimensions Academy is less mixed than 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 Dimensions Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overman Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creative Childrens Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dimensions Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 38:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~177 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dimensions Academy
How many students attend Dimensions Academy?
Dimensions Academy has 177 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cornville, ME. CCD year-over-year: 161 (2022-23) → 168 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dimensions Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dimensions Academy is 25.3:1, which is 128% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dimensions Academy?
52.2% of students at Dimensions Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dimensions Academy?
The largest demographic group at Dimensions Academy is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Cornville, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dimensions Academy?
Dimensions Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Community Regional Charter School?
Besides Dimensions Academy, Community Regional Charter School also operates Overman Academy (170 students) and Creative Childrens Academy (38 students). See the Community Regional Charter School district page for the complete list.