Enrollment
454
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fort Kent Elementary School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fort Kent Elementary School
Fort Kent Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Fort Kent, Maine, enrolling 454 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 454 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 569 Maine schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 128 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #127, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 454 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Msad 27 also operates Fort Kent Community High School (240 students) and Valley Rivers Middle School (118 students) alongside Fort Kent Elementary 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 Fort Kent Elementary School compares
Fort Kent Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,497
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Msad 27, which includes Fort Kent Elementary School.
$16,497
Per student
-18%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.7%
State 42.2%
Federal 19.1%
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 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
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other 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 (~454 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Fort Kent on the city page.
Is Fort Kent Elementary School a good school?
Fort Kent Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 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.
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