Enrollment
296
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Standish, ME
Edna Libby Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Edna Libby Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231179000930
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edna Libby Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Maine schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Standish · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Maine
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Edna Libby Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edna Libby Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Standish, ME.
School address
District: Rsu 06/Msad 06 · Maine
NCES ID 231179000930 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.1%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edna Libby Elementary School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edna Libby Elementary School
Edna Libby Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Standish, Maine, enrolling 296 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.6:1 is larger than about 97% of Maine schools and 41% above the 11.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 296 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maine median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Among 137 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #119, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Rsu 06/Msad 06 also operates Bonny Eagle High School (1,027 students) and Bonny Eagle Middle School (712 students) alongside Edna Libby Elementary 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 Edna Libby Elementary School compares
Edna Libby Elementary 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 41% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 38% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 97% in Maine - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$16,246
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 296 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.
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 93.6%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.3, Edna Libby Elementary School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 06/Msad 06, which includes Edna Libby Elementary School.
$16,246
Per student
-19%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 42.9%
Federal 9.8%
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 Edna Libby Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonny Eagle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bonny Eagle Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buxton Center Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hollis School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| H B Emery Jr Memorial School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edna Libby Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~296 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Edna Libby Elementary School
How many students attend Edna Libby Elementary School?
Edna Libby Elementary School has 296 students enrolled. It is a public school in Standish, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edna Libby Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edna Libby Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 41% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edna Libby Elementary School?
21.1% of students at Edna Libby Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edna Libby Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Edna Libby Elementary School is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Standish, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edna Libby Elementary School?
Edna Libby Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edna Libby Elementary School rank among public schools in Standish?
By Resource Investment Index, Edna Libby Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Standish, 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 Standish on the city page.
Is Edna Libby Elementary School a good school?
Edna Libby Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 06/Msad 06?
Besides Edna Libby Elementary School, Rsu 06/Msad 06 also operates Bonny Eagle High School (1,027 students), Bonny Eagle Middle School (712 students), and Buxton Center Elementary School (552 students). See the Rsu 06/Msad 06 district page for the complete list.
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