Enrollment
99
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Belfast, ME
East Belfast School
Federal NCES profile for East Belfast School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231482223191
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Belfast School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Maine schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Belfast · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- large classes for Maine
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
East Belfast School has class sizes larger than 78% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Belfast School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Belfast, ME.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.8%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Belfast School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Belfast School
East Belfast School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Belfast, Maine, enrolling 99 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 58.8% of students qualify for free meals, 73% above the Maine average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 99 puts it in the smaller third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 29 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Belfast's public schools, it stands alongside Captain Albert W. Stevens School (232 students): East Belfast School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.4:1 vs 8.9:1).
Rsu 71 also operates Belfast Area High School (476 students) and Troy a Howard Middle School (330 students) alongside East Belfast School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Belfast School compares
East Belfast School on the metrics families compare, against Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▲ 73% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 99 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
99
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Maine - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,461
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maine avg of $20,083
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 88.9%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, East Belfast School is about as mixed as the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 71, which includes East Belfast School.
$20,461
Per student
+2%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.8%
State 42.6%
Federal 2.6%
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.
How East Belfast School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Area High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Troy a Howard Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Captain Albert W. Stevens School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ames Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gladys Weymouth Elem School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Belfast School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Belfast
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maine, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~99 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Belfast School
How many students attend East Belfast School?
East Belfast School has 99 students enrolled. It is a public school in Belfast, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Belfast School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Belfast School is 12.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Belfast School?
58.8% of students at East Belfast School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Belfast School?
The largest demographic group at East Belfast School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Belfast, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Belfast School?
East Belfast School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Belfast School rank among public schools in Belfast?
By Resource Investment Index, East Belfast School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Belfast, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Belfast on the city page.
Is East Belfast School a good school?
East Belfast School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Maine schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rsu 71?
Besides East Belfast School, Rsu 71 also operates Belfast Area High School (476 students), Troy a Howard Middle School (330 students), and Captain Albert W. Stevens School (232 students). See the Rsu 71 district page for the complete list.
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