- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Portland, ME
Dyer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dyer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231233000578
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dyer Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Maine schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in South Portland · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Maine
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dyer Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dyer Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in South Portland, ME.
School address
District: South Portland Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 231233000578 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Dyer Elementary School grew from 196 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 231233000578 · South Portland, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
194 enr · 9.7:1 · 10.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: South Portland High School (928 students)
Dyer Elementary School grew from 196 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Dyer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Portland
South Portland High School
928 students
- Daniel F. Maho
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
- This school 194
Dyer Elementary School
194 students
What this shows Dyer Elementary School reports 194 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dyer Elementary School compares
Dyer Elementary School is a growing 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 69% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 194 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
194
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in Maine - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 194 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 76.3%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Dyer Elementary School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
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 Dyer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Portland High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waldo T Skillin Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank I Brown Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dyer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools in South Portland
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School
Standard public school
424 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~194 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dyer Elementary School
How many students attend Dyer Elementary School?
Dyer Elementary School has 194 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Portland, ME. CCD year-over-year: 196 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dyer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dyer Elementary School is 9.7:1, which is 13% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 38% 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 Dyer Elementary School?
10.7% of students at Dyer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dyer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dyer Elementary School is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in South Portland, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dyer Elementary School?
Dyer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Dyer Elementary School rank among elementary schools in South Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Dyer Elementary School ranks #1 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 Dyer Elementary School, South Portland Public Schools also operates South Portland High School (928 students), Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School (424 students), and Memorial Middle School (388 students). See the South Portland Public Schools district page for the complete list.