- Enrollment
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
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 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231481623139Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
📋 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 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Maine schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Harpswell · Resource Index
- 24
- 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 →
NCES CCD campus card
78 on latest CCD 231481623139 · Harpswell, ME Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
78 enr · 13:1 · 21.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Harpswell Coastal Academy Divisions 2 and 3 (93 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 3 public schools in Harpswell. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
How Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 compares
Harpswell Coastal Academy Division 1 vs Maine and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| 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 methodology
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
$15,129
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
District finance for Harpswell Coastal Academy reports $15,129 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar elementary schools in Harpswell
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~78 students)
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 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.