- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Kent, ME
Fort Kent Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fort Kent Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231110000406
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Kent Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Maine schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Fort Kent · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- large classes for Maine
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Kent Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Kent Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fort Kent, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Fort Kent Elementary School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 231110000406 · Fort Kent, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 13:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Kent Community High School (240 students)
Fort Kent Elementary School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Fort Kent Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fort Kent Elementary School
454 students
- Fort Kent Comm
Fort Kent Community High School
240 students
- Valley Rivers 118
Valley Rivers Middle School
118 students
What this shows Fort Kent Elementary School reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Kent Elementary School compares
Fort Kent Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 21% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Maine - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.8%
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
$17,139
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 454 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.9%
African American 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or More 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.4, Fort Kent Elementary School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Msad 27 reports $17,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Kent Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Kent Community High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley Rivers Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Kent Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- 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 (~454 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Kent Elementary School
How many students attend Fort Kent Elementary School?
Fort Kent Elementary School has 454 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Kent, ME. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Kent Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Kent Elementary School is 13:1, which is 17% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fort Kent Elementary School?
26.7% of students at Fort Kent Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Kent Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fort Kent Elementary School is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Fort Kent, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Kent Elementary School?
Fort Kent Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Fort Kent Elementary School rank among public schools in Fort Kent?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Kent Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fort Kent, 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 Msad 27?
Besides Fort Kent Elementary School, Msad 27 also operates Fort Kent Community High School (240 students) and Valley Rivers Middle School (118 students). See the Msad 27 district page for the complete list.