Enrollment
140
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Standish, ME
George E Jack School
Federal NCES profile for George E Jack School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231179000535
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George E Jack School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Maine schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Standish · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- large classes for Maine
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
George E Jack School has class sizes larger than 81% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George E Jack School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Standish, ME.
School address
District: Rsu 06/Msad 06 · Maine
NCES ID 231179000535 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.2%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George E Jack School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at George E Jack School
George E Jack School is a mid-sized elementary school in Standish, Maine, enrolling 140 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.2% lands close to the Maine typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 140 puts it in the smaller third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 107 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #35.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 140 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Rsu 06/Msad 06 also operates Bonny Eagle High School (1,027 students) and Bonny Eagle Middle School (712 students) alongside George E Jack 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 George E Jack School compares
George E Jack 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 | 12.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 11% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
140
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Maine - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$16,246
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 140 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.
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 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, George E Jack School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 06/Msad 06, which includes George E Jack School.
$16,246
Per student
-19%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 42.9%
Federal 9.8%
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 George E Jack School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonny Eagle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bonny Eagle Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buxton Center Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edna Libby Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hollis School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George E Jack School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~140 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about George E Jack School
How many students attend George E Jack School?
George E Jack School has 140 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Standish, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George E Jack School?
The student-teacher ratio at George E Jack School is 12.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George E Jack School?
30.2% of students at George E Jack School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George E Jack School?
The largest demographic group at George E Jack School is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Standish, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George E Jack School?
George E Jack School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 George E Jack School rank among public schools in Standish?
By Resource Investment Index, George E Jack School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Standish, 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 Standish on the city page.
Is George E Jack School a good school?
George E Jack School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 06/Msad 06?
Besides George E Jack School, Rsu 06/Msad 06 also operates Bonny Eagle High School (1,027 students), Bonny Eagle Middle School (712 students), and Buxton Center Elementary School (552 students). See the Rsu 06/Msad 06 district page for the complete list.
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