- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Portland, ME
Frank I Brown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Frank I Brown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231233000586
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank I Brown Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Maine schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maine schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in South Portland · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Maine
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank I Brown Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank I Brown Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in South Portland, ME.
School address
District: South Portland Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 231233000586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Frank I Brown Elementary School shrank from 235 students in 2022-23 to 222 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 231233000586 · South Portland, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
213 enr · 8.5:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: South Portland High School (928 students)
Frank I Brown Elementary School shrank from 235 students in 2022-23 to 222 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Frank I Brown Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Portland
South Portland High School
928 students
- Daniel F. Maho
Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School
424 students
- Memorial Middl
Memorial Middle School
388 students
- Waldo T Skilli 302
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School
302 students
- This school 213
Frank I Brown Elementary School
213 students
- Dyer Elementar 194
Dyer Elementary School
194 students
What this shows Frank I Brown Elementary School reports 213 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank I Brown Elementary School compares
Frank I Brown Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 34% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 16% in Maine - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$18,364
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 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.2%
African American 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Frank I Brown Elementary School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for South Portland Public Schools reports $18,364 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frank I Brown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Portland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waldo T Skillin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dyer Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank I Brown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in South Portland
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School
Standard public school
424 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School
Standard public school
302 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Dyer Elementary School
Standard public school
194 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Dora L Small Elementary School
Standard public school
193 students 8:1 students per teacher
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 (~213 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Frank I Brown Elementary School
How many students attend Frank I Brown Elementary School?
Frank I Brown Elementary School has 213 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Portland, ME. CCD year-over-year: 235 (2022-23) → 222 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank I Brown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank I Brown Elementary School is 8.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 46% 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 Frank I Brown Elementary School?
22.6% of students at Frank I Brown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank I Brown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Frank I Brown Elementary School is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in South Portland, ME. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank I Brown Elementary School?
Frank I Brown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Frank I Brown Elementary School rank among elementary schools in South Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank I Brown Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in South Portland, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in South Portland on the city page.
What other schools are in South Portland Public Schools?
Besides Frank I Brown Elementary School, South Portland Public Schools also operates South Portland High School (928 students), Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School (424 students), and Memorial Middle School (388 students). See the South Portland Public Schools district page for the complete list.