- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
George E Jack School shrank from 159 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.4 → 9.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 231179000535 · Standish, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
140 enr · 12.7:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Bonny Eagle High School (1,027 students)
George E Jack School shrank from 159 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE lost 11.4 → 9.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
George E Jack School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bonny Eagle Hi
Bonny Eagle High School
1,027 students
- Bonny Eagle Mi
Bonny Eagle Middle School
712 students
- Buxton Center
Buxton Center Elementary School
552 students
- Edna Libby Ele 296
Edna Libby Elementary School
296 students
- Hollis School 272
Hollis School
272 students
- This school 140
George E Jack School
140 students
What this shows George E Jack School reports 140 students on the CCD universe file.
How George E Jack School compares
George E Jack 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,630
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 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.
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
District finance for Rsu 06/Msad 06 reports $17,630 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~140 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 159 (2022-23) → 141 (2023-24), down 18.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.