Enrollment
532
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waterville, ME
George J Mitchell School
Federal NCES profile for George J Mitchell School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231335000604
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George J Mitchell School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Maine schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Waterville · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- large classes for Maine
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
George J Mitchell School has class sizes larger than 78% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George J Mitchell School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Waterville, ME.
School address
District: Waterville Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 231335000604 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+12% 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
What stands out at George J Mitchell School
George J Mitchell School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Waterville, Maine, enrolling 532 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 64.9% of students qualify for free meals, 91% above the Maine average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 532 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 569 Maine schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 24 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #20, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 266 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Waterville Public Schools also operates Waterville Senior High School (529 students) and Waterville Junior High School (325 students) alongside George J Mitchell 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 J Mitchell School compares
George J Mitchell 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 91% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Maine - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.9%
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
$18,852
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Somewhat 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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, George J Mitchell School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waterville Public Schools, which includes George J Mitchell School.
$18,852
Per student
-6%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How George J Mitchell School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterville Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waterville Junior High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Albert S Hall School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George J Mitchell School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~532 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
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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 public 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 12.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Waterville, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George J Mitchell School?
George J Mitchell School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 J Mitchell School rank among public schools in Waterville?
By Resource Investment Index, George J Mitchell School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Waterville, 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 Waterville on the city page.
Is George J Mitchell School a good school?
George J Mitchell School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Waterville Public Schools?
Besides George J Mitchell School, Waterville Public Schools also operates Waterville Senior High School (529 students), Waterville Junior High School (325 students), and Albert S Hall School (237 students). See the Waterville Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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