- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hampden, ME
Earl C Mcgraw School
Federal NCES profile for Earl C Mcgraw School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231481500385
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Earl C Mcgraw School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Hampden · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 16.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Earl C Mcgraw School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Earl C Mcgraw School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hampden, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Earl C Mcgraw School held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 231481500385 · Hampden, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
203 enr · 10.7:1 · 16.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Hampden Academy (767 students)
Earl C Mcgraw School held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Earl C Mcgraw School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hampden Academ
Hampden Academy
767 students
- George B Weath
George B Weatherbee School
381 students
- Reeds Brook Mi 304
Reeds Brook Middle School
304 students
- Leroy H Smith 260
Leroy H Smith School
260 students
- This school 203
Earl C Mcgraw School
203 students
- Samuel L Wagne 203
Samuel L Wagner Middle School
203 students
What this shows Earl C Mcgraw School reports 203 students on the CCD universe file.
How Earl C Mcgraw School compares
Earl C Mcgraw School 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.0% | ▼ 53% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 203 | top 58% | - | - |
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.
203
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below 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
21.7%
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
$16,072
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Earl C Mcgraw School is about as mixed as the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Rsu 22 reports $16,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Earl C Mcgraw School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George B Weatherbee School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reeds Brook Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leroy H Smith School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Samuel L Wagner Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Earl C Mcgraw School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Hampden
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~203 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Earl C Mcgraw School
How many students attend Earl C Mcgraw School?
Earl C Mcgraw School has 203 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hampden, ME. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Earl C Mcgraw School?
The student-teacher ratio at Earl C Mcgraw 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 Earl C Mcgraw School?
16.0% of students at Earl C Mcgraw School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Earl C Mcgraw School?
The largest demographic group at Earl C Mcgraw School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Hampden, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Earl C Mcgraw School?
Earl C Mcgraw School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Earl C Mcgraw School rank among public schools in Hampden?
By Resource Investment Index, Earl C Mcgraw School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hampden, 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 22?
Besides Earl C Mcgraw School, Rsu 22 also operates Hampden Academy (767 students), George B Weatherbee School (381 students), and Reeds Brook Middle School (304 students). See the Rsu 22 district page for the complete list.