- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bath, ME
Fisher-Mitchell School
Federal NCES profile for Fisher-Mitchell School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231477200067
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fisher-Mitchell School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Bath · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fisher-Mitchell School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fisher-Mitchell School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bath, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Fisher-Mitchell School grew from 171 students in 2022-23 to 190 in 2023-24 (+11.1%).
Teacher FTE held 19.8 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 231477200067 · Bath, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 10.5:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Morse High School (615 students)
Fisher-Mitchell School grew from 171 students in 2022-23 to 190 in 2023-24 (+11.1%). Teacher FTE held 19.8 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Fisher-Mitchell School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morse High Sch
Morse High School
615 students
- Woolwich Centr
Woolwich Central School
333 students
- Bath Middle Sc
Bath Middle School
317 students
- Dike-Newell Sc 225
Dike-Newell School
225 students
- This school 200
Fisher-Mitchell School
200 students
- Phippsburg Ele 98
Phippsburg Elementary School
98 students
What this shows Fisher-Mitchell School reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fisher-Mitchell School compares
Fisher-Mitchell 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▲ 7% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Maine - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$23,104
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maine avg of $20,907
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Two or More 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 3.0%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Fisher-Mitchell School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 01 - Lkrsu reports $23,104 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fisher-Mitchell School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morse High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woolwich Central School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bath Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dike-Newell School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phippsburg Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fisher-Mitchell School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~200 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fisher-Mitchell School
How many students attend Fisher-Mitchell School?
Fisher-Mitchell School has 200 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bath, ME. CCD year-over-year: 171 (2022-23) → 190 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fisher-Mitchell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fisher-Mitchell School is 10.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fisher-Mitchell School?
36.3% of students at Fisher-Mitchell School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fisher-Mitchell School?
The largest demographic group at Fisher-Mitchell School is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Bath, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fisher-Mitchell School?
Fisher-Mitchell School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Fisher-Mitchell School rank among public schools in Bath?
By Resource Investment Index, Fisher-Mitchell School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bath, 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 01 - Lkrsu?
Besides Fisher-Mitchell School, Rsu 01 - Lkrsu also operates Morse High School (615 students), Woolwich Central School (333 students), and Bath Middle School (317 students). See the Rsu 01 - Lkrsu district page for the complete list.