Enrollment
176
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 230006200560
Elm Street School-East Machias — East Machias, ME
Federal NCES profile for Elm Street School-East Machias, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: East Machias Public Schools · Maine
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 11.3:1 Maine avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.9%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elm Street School-East Machias compares with Maine and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Elm Street School-East Machias reports 176 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% above the Maine state mean of 11.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 36.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 9% above the Maine average and 29% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding East Machias Public Schools spends $14,371 per pupil district-wide, below the Maine average of $23,827 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.5% from local sources (property taxes), 46.0% from the state, and 10.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Elm Street School-East Machias compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Maine state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▲ 9% | 34.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 34% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 9% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
— 19% above state mean
Top 87% in Maine — lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
23.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,371
per pupil, district-wide
— below Maine avg of $23,827
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 176 Top 34% in Maine — larger than 66% of 570 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 13.4:1 +19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 36.9% +9% vs state
NCES ID 230006200560
Student demographics
White 97.7%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 97.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Machias Public Schools, which includes Elm Street School-East Machias.
$14,371
Per student
-40%
vs Maine
Avg $23,827
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 43.5%
State 46.0%
Federal 10.5%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Elm Street School-East Machias
How many students attend Elm Street School-East Machias?
Elm Street School-East Machias has 176 students enrolled. It is a other school in East Machias, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elm Street School-East Machias?
The student-teacher ratio at Elm Street School-East Machias is 13.4:1, which is 19% higher than the Maine average of 11.3:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elm Street School-East Machias?
36.9% of students at Elm Street School-East Machias are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elm Street School-East Machias?
The largest demographic group at Elm Street School-East Machias is White at 97.7%. The school serves a student body in East Machias, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elm Street School-East Machias?
Elm Street School-East Machias has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.