- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Portland, ME
Gerald E Talbot Community School
Federal NCES profile for Gerald E Talbot Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 230993000286
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gerald E Talbot Community School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Maine schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maine schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Maine
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gerald E Talbot Community School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gerald E Talbot Community School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Portland, ME.
School address
District: Portland Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230993000286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Gerald E Talbot Community School held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.1 → 42.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 230993000286 · Portland, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 9:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Portland High School (912 students)
Gerald E Talbot Community School held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.1 → 42.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Gerald E Talbot Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portland High
Portland High School
912 students
- Deering High S
Deering High School
850 students
- Harrison Lyset
Harrison Lyseth Elem School
489 students
- Amanda C Rowe
Amanda C Rowe School
470 students
- Lyman Moore Mi
Lyman Moore Middle School
470 students
- This school
Gerald E Talbot Community School
394 students
What this shows Gerald E Talbot Community School reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gerald E Talbot Community School compares
Gerald E Talbot Community 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▲ 59% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 20% in Maine - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$21,356
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.1%
White 38.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 6.3%
Largest group: African American at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Gerald E Talbot Community School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Portland Public Schools reports $21,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gerald E Talbot Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deering High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison Lyseth Elem School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amanda C Rowe School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lyman Moore Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gerald E Talbot Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Portland
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Harrison Lyseth Elem School
Standard public school
489 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Amanda C Rowe School
Standard public school
470 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Howard C Reiche Community Sch
Standard public school
467 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
East End Community School
Standard public school
391 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Presumpscot School
Standard public school
266 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~394 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gerald E Talbot Community School
How many students attend Gerald E Talbot Community School?
Gerald E Talbot Community School has 394 students enrolled. It is a public school in Portland, ME. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gerald E Talbot Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gerald E Talbot Community School is 9:1, which is 19% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gerald E Talbot Community School?
54.1% of students at Gerald E Talbot Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gerald E Talbot Community School?
The largest demographic group at Gerald E Talbot Community School is African American at 40.1% of enrollment, in Portland, ME. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gerald E Talbot Community School?
Gerald E Talbot Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gerald E Talbot Community School rank among schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Gerald E Talbot Community School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Portland, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Portland on the city page.
What other schools are in Portland Public Schools?
Besides Gerald E Talbot Community School, Portland Public Schools also operates Portland High School (912 students), Deering High School (850 students), and Harrison Lyseth Elem School (489 students). See the Portland Public Schools district page for the complete list.