Enrollment
289
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Presque Isle, ME
Eva Hoyt Zippel School
Federal NCES profile for Eva Hoyt Zippel School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231086000367
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eva Hoyt Zippel School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Maine schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Presque Isle · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Maine
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Eva Hoyt Zippel School has class sizes larger than 98% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eva Hoyt Zippel School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Presque Isle, ME.
School address
District: Rsu 79/Msad 01 · Maine
NCES ID 231086000367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.9%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eva Hoyt Zippel School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eva Hoyt Zippel School
Eva Hoyt Zippel School is a mid-sized elementary school in Presque Isle, Maine, enrolling 289 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17:1 is larger than about 98% of Maine schools and 53% above the 11.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 289 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maine median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Among 140 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #118, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Rsu 79/Msad 01 also operates Presque Isle High School (474 students) and Presque Isle Middle School (354 students) alongside Eva Hoyt Zippel 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 Eva Hoyt Zippel School compares
Eva Hoyt Zippel 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 53% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▲ 20% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 98% in Maine - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.6%
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
$16,806
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 81.7%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Eva Hoyt Zippel School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 79/Msad 01, which includes Eva Hoyt Zippel School.
$16,806
Per student
-16%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.3%
State 54.7%
Federal 15.0%
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 Eva Hoyt Zippel School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presque Isle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Presque Isle Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Street Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mapleton Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eva Hoyt Zippel School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~289 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Eva Hoyt Zippel School
How many students attend Eva Hoyt Zippel School?
Eva Hoyt Zippel School has 289 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Presque Isle, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eva Hoyt Zippel School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eva Hoyt Zippel School is 17:1, which is 53% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eva Hoyt Zippel School?
40.9% of students at Eva Hoyt Zippel School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eva Hoyt Zippel School?
The largest demographic group at Eva Hoyt Zippel School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Presque Isle, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eva Hoyt Zippel School?
Eva Hoyt Zippel School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Eva Hoyt Zippel School rank among public schools in Presque Isle?
By Resource Investment Index, Eva Hoyt Zippel School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Presque Isle, 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 Presque Isle on the city page.
Is Eva Hoyt Zippel School a good school?
Eva Hoyt Zippel School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of 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 Rsu 79/Msad 01?
Besides Eva Hoyt Zippel School, Rsu 79/Msad 01 also operates Presque Isle High School (474 students), Presque Isle Middle School (354 students), and Pine Street Elementary School (325 students). See the Rsu 79/Msad 01 district page for the complete list.
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