- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
East Belfast School shrank from 97 students in 2022-23 to 87 in 2023-24 (-10.3%).
Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 231482223191 · Belfast, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
99 enr · 12.4:1 · 58.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Belfast Area High School (476 students)
East Belfast School shrank from 97 students in 2022-23 to 87 in 2023-24 (-10.3%). Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
East Belfast School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belfast Area H
Belfast Area High School
476 students
- Troy a Howard
Troy a Howard Middle School
330 students
- Captain Albert
Captain Albert W. Stevens School
232 students
- Ames Elementar 122
Ames Elementary School
122 students
- This school 99
East Belfast School
99 students
- Gladys Weymout 79
Gladys Weymouth Elem School
79 students
What this shows East Belfast School reports 99 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Belfast School compares
East Belfast 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,742
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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
District finance for Rsu 71 reports $18,742 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~99 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 97 (2022-23) → 87 (2023-24), down 10.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.