Enrollment
532
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 231335000604
George J Mitchell School — Waterville, ME
Federal NCES profile for George J Mitchell School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Waterville Public Schools · Maine
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.3:1 Maine avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.9%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George J Mitchell School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
George J Mitchell School reports 532 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 43.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% above the Maine state mean of 11.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 64.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 91% above the Maine average and 25% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 266 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 48.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Waterville Public Schools spends $19,811 per pupil district-wide, below the Maine average of $23,827 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.6% from local sources (property taxes), 55.1% from the state, and 16.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George J Mitchell School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Maine state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 91% | 34.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 88% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 91% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
— 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Maine — lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
48.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,811
per pupil, district-wide
— below Maine avg of $23,827
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 266 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
Enrollment 532 Top 88% in Maine — larger than 12% of 570 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 13.3:1 +18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 64.9% +91% vs state
NCES ID 231335000604
Student demographics
White 78.6%
Two or More 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 266:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 48.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waterville Public Schools, which includes George J Mitchell School.
$19,811
Per student
-17%
vs Maine
Avg $23,827
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 28.6%
State 55.1%
Federal 16.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about George J Mitchell School
How many students attend George J Mitchell School?
George J Mitchell School has 532 students enrolled. It is a other school in Waterville, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George J Mitchell School?
The student-teacher ratio at George J Mitchell School is 13.3:1, which is 18% higher than the Maine average of 11.3:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George J Mitchell School?
64.9% of students at George J Mitchell School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George J Mitchell School?
The largest demographic group at George J Mitchell School is White at 78.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Waterville, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George J Mitchell School?
George J Mitchell School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.