- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lincoln, ME
Ella P Burr School
Federal NCES profile for Ella P Burr School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231477700787
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ella P Burr School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ella P Burr School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ella P Burr School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lincoln, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Ella P Burr School grew from 307 students in 2022-23 to 325 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 231477700787 · Lincoln, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 11.6:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Mattanawcook Academy (313 students)
Ella P Burr School grew from 307 students in 2022-23 to 325 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Ella P Burr School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ella P Burr School
324 students
- Mattanawcook A
Mattanawcook Academy
313 students
- Mattanawcook J
Mattanawcook Jr High School
304 students
What this shows Ella P Burr School reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ella P Burr School compares
Ella P Burr School is a growing 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 | 11.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▲ 18% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Maine - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$16,546
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 324 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.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Two or More 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Ella P Burr School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Rsu 67 reports $16,546 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ella P Burr School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mattanawcook Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mattanawcook Jr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ella P Burr School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ella P Burr School
How many students attend Ella P Burr School?
Ella P Burr School has 324 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lincoln, ME. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 325 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ella P Burr School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ella P Burr School is 11.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ella P Burr School?
40.1% of students at Ella P Burr School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ella P Burr School?
The largest demographic group at Ella P Burr School is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Lincoln, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ella P Burr School?
Ella P Burr School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ella P Burr School rank among public schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Ella P Burr School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lincoln, 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 67?
Besides Ella P Burr School, Rsu 67 also operates Mattanawcook Academy (313 students) and Mattanawcook Jr High School (304 students). See the Rsu 67 district page for the complete list.