Enrollment
241
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.9%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eight Corners Elementary School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eight Corners Elementary School
Eight Corners Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Scarborough, Maine, enrolling 241 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.9% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Maine average.
With 241 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maine median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 58 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #38.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Asian (12%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 48/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Scarborough's elementary schools, it stands alongside Wentworth School (664 students): Eight Corners Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.1:1 vs 10.9:1).
Scarborough Public Schools also operates Scarborough High School (903 students) and Wentworth School (664 students) alongside Eight Corners 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 Eight Corners Elementary School compares
Eight Corners 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,683
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scarborough Public Schools, which includes Eight Corners Elementary School.
$19,683
Per student
-2%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.6%
State 15.5%
Federal 4.9%
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 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
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~241 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Eight Corners Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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