- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
George J Mitchell School held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.4 → 44.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 231335000604 · Waterville, ME Other · MID · TRAD
532 enr · 12.4:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Waterville Senior High School (529 students)
George J Mitchell School held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.4 → 44.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
George J Mitchell School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
George J Mitchell School
532 students
- Waterville Sen
Waterville Senior High School
529 students
- Waterville Jun
Waterville Junior High School
325 students
- Albert S Hall
Albert S Hall School
237 students
What this shows George J Mitchell School reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How George J Mitchell School compares
George J Mitchell School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$21,367
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maine avg of $20,907
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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
District finance for Waterville Public Schools reports $21,367 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide other 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 (~532 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 572 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.