Enrollment
615
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cumberland, ME
Greely High School
Federal NCES profile for Greely High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 231424000679
👥 S:T ratio 62
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greely High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Maine schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Cumberland · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Maine
- 2.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Greely High School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greely High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cumberland, ME.
School address
District: Rsu 51/Msad 51 · Maine
NCES ID 231424000679 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.7%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greely High School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greely High School
Greely High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Cumberland, Maine, enrolling 615 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.7% free-meal eligibility runs 92% below the Maine average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maine, bigger than 92% of state schools at 615 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 569 Maine schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 37 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 205 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Rsu 51/Msad 51 also operates Mabel I Wilson School (730 students) and Greely Middle School (515 students) alongside Greely High 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 Greely High School compares
Greely High 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.7% | ▼ 92% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 25% in Maine - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,859
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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 91.6%
Two or More 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Greely High School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 51/Msad 51, which includes Greely High School.
$19,859
Per student
-1%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.3%
State 34.5%
Federal 3.3%
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 Greely High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel I Wilson School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greely Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greely Middle School 4-5 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greely High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar high 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 (~615 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Greely High School
How many students attend Greely High School?
Greely High School has 615 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cumberland, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greely High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greely High School is 9.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 39% 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 Greely High School?
2.7% of students at Greely High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greely High School?
The largest demographic group at Greely High School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Cumberland, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greely High School?
Greely High School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Greely High School rank among public schools in Cumberland?
By Resource Investment Index, Greely High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cumberland, 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 Cumberland on the city page.
Is Greely High School a good school?
Greely High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% 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 51/Msad 51?
Besides Greely High School, Rsu 51/Msad 51 also operates Mabel I Wilson School (730 students), Greely Middle School (515 students), and Greely Middle School 4-5 (375 students). See the Rsu 51/Msad 51 district page for the complete list.
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