Enrollment
519
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gray, ME
Gray-New Gloucester Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gray-New Gloucester Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231071001019
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gray-New Gloucester Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Maine schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Gray · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- large classes for Maine
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Gray-New Gloucester Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gray-New Gloucester Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Gray, ME.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.8%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gray-New Gloucester Middle School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gray-New Gloucester Middle School
Gray-New Gloucester Middle School is a large elementary school in Gray, Maine, enrolling 519 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 519 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 101 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #53.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 260 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Gray's elementary schools, it stands alongside Russell School (211 students): Gray-New Gloucester Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.1:1 vs 10.6:1).
Rsu 15/Msad 15 also operates Gray-New Gloucester High School (573 students) and Burchard a Dunn School (350 students) alongside Gray-New Gloucester Middle 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 Gray-New Gloucester Middle School compares
Gray-New Gloucester Middle 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 39% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Maine - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$16,715
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 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 89.0%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 2.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Gray-New Gloucester Middle School is about as mixed as the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 15/Msad 15, which includes Gray-New Gloucester Middle School.
$16,715
Per student
-17%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.2%
State 39.4%
Federal 8.3%
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 Gray-New Gloucester Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gray-New Gloucester High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burchard a Dunn School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Russell School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gray-New Gloucester Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Gray
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~519 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gray-New Gloucester Middle School
How many students attend Gray-New Gloucester Middle School?
Gray-New Gloucester Middle School has 519 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gray, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gray-New Gloucester Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gray-New Gloucester Middle School is 12.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gray-New Gloucester Middle School?
20.8% of students at Gray-New Gloucester Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gray-New Gloucester Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gray-New Gloucester Middle School is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Gray, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gray-New Gloucester Middle School?
Gray-New Gloucester Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Gray-New Gloucester Middle School rank among public schools in Gray?
By Resource Investment Index, Gray-New Gloucester Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Gray, 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 Gray on the city page.
Is Gray-New Gloucester Middle School a good school?
Gray-New Gloucester Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Rsu 15/Msad 15?
Besides Gray-New Gloucester Middle School, Rsu 15/Msad 15 also operates Gray-New Gloucester High School (573 students), Burchard a Dunn School (350 students), and Russell School (211 students). See the Rsu 15/Msad 15 district page for the complete list.
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