Enrollment
1,045
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Auburn, ME
Edward Little High School
Federal NCES profile for Edward Little High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 230261000013
👥 S:T ratio 51
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward Little High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Maine schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maine.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- large classes for Maine
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Edward Little High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward Little High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Auburn, ME.
School address
District: Auburn Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230261000013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
85.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.6%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edward Little High School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edward Little High School
Edward Little High School is a large high school in Auburn, Maine, enrolling 1,045 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maine, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,045 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 20 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 38/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 261 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Auburn Public Schools spends $14,127 per pupil, 30% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Auburn Public Schools also operates Auburn Middle School (499 students) and Fairview School (489 students) alongside Edward Little High 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 Edward Little High School compares
Edward Little High 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▲ 11% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,045 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,045
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Maine - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.9%
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
$14,127
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 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 77.6%
African American 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Edward Little High School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Auburn Public Schools, which includes Edward Little High School.
$14,127
Per student
-30%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 56.1%
Federal 13.2%
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 Edward Little High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washburn School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward Little High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high 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 (~1,045 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Edward Little High School
How many students attend Edward Little High School?
Edward Little High School has 1,045 students enrolled. It is a high school in Auburn, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward Little High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward Little High School is 12.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edward Little High School?
37.6% of students at Edward Little High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward Little High School?
The largest demographic group at Edward Little High School is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Auburn, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward Little High School?
Edward Little High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edward Little High School rank among public schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward Little High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Auburn, 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 Auburn on the city page.
Is Edward Little High School a good school?
Edward Little High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Maine schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maine. 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 Auburn Public Schools?
Besides Edward Little High School, Auburn Public Schools also operates Auburn Middle School (499 students), Fairview School (489 students), and Park Avenue Elementary School (390 students). See the Auburn Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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