- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Scarborough, ME
Eight Corners Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eight Corners Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231053000321
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eight Corners Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Maine schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maine schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Scarborough · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- large classes for Maine
- 7.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Eight Corners Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eight Corners Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Scarborough, ME.
School address
District: Scarborough Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 231053000321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Eight Corners Elementary School shrank from 228 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE held 20.7 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 231053000321 · Scarborough, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
241 enr · 12.1:1 · 7.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Scarborough High School (903 students)
Eight Corners Elementary School shrank from 228 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE held 20.7 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Eight Corners Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scarborough Hi
Scarborough High School
903 students
- Wentworth Scho
Wentworth School
664 students
- Scarborough Mi
Scarborough Middle School
663 students
- This school 241
Eight Corners Elementary School
241 students
- Blue Point Sch 214
Blue Point School
214 students
- Pleasant Hill 180
Pleasant Hill School
180 students
What this shows Eight Corners Elementary School reports 241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eight Corners Elementary School compares
Eight Corners Elementary 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.9% | ▼ 77% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Maine - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,793
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 70.1%
Asian 12.0%
African American 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Eight Corners Elementary School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Scarborough Public Schools reports $20,793 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eight Corners Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wentworth School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scarborough Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blue Point School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Hill School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eight Corners Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Scarborough
3 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 (~241 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eight Corners Elementary School
How many students attend Eight Corners Elementary School?
Eight Corners Elementary School has 241 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Scarborough, ME. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 214 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eight Corners Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eight Corners Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eight Corners Elementary School?
7.9% of students at Eight Corners Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eight Corners Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eight Corners Elementary School is White at 70.1% of enrollment, in Scarborough, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eight Corners Elementary School?
Eight Corners Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Eight Corners Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Scarborough?
By Resource Investment Index, Eight Corners Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Scarborough, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Scarborough on the city page.
What other schools are in Scarborough Public Schools?
Besides Eight Corners Elementary School, Scarborough Public Schools also operates Scarborough High School (903 students), Wentworth School (664 students), and Scarborough Middle School (663 students). See the Scarborough Public Schools district page for the complete list.