Enrollment
78
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harpswell, ME
Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1
Federal NCES profile for Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231481623139Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Maine schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Harpswell · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- large classes for Maine
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 has class sizes larger than 84% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Harpswell, ME.
School address
District: Harpswell Coastal Academy · Maine
NCES ID 231481623139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.8%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1
Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 is a small charter elementary school in Harpswell, Maine, enrolling 78 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 78 puts it in the smaller third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 569 Maine schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 31 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #30, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Harpswell's elementary schools, it stands alongside Harpswell Community School (132 students): Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Its district, Harpswell Coastal Academy, also runs Harpswell Coastal Academy Divisions 2 and 3 (93 students).
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 Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 compares
Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 on the metrics families compare, against Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 36% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 78 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
78
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Maine - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$18,620
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.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harpswell Coastal Academy, which includes Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1.
$18,620
Per student
-7%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.9%
State 69.1%
Federal 21.0%
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 Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpswell Coastal Academy Divisions 2 and 3 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar elementary schools in Harpswell
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 (~78 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1
How many students attend Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1?
Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 has 78 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harpswell, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1?
The student-teacher ratio at Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 is 13:1, which is 17% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1?
21.8% of students at Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1?
Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 rank among public schools in Harpswell?
By Resource Investment Index, Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Harpswell, 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 Harpswell on the city page.
Is Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 a good school?
Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Harpswell Coastal Academy?
Besides Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1, Harpswell Coastal Academy also operates Harpswell Coastal Academy Divisions 2 and 3 (93 students). See the Harpswell Coastal Academy district page for the complete list.
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