- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harpswell, ME
Harpswell Community School
Federal NCES profile for Harpswell Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231476800817
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harpswell Community School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Harpswell · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 132
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Harpswell Community School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Harpswell, ME.
School address
District: Rsu 75/Msad 75 · Maine
NCES ID 231476800817 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Harpswell Community School grew from 122 students in 2022-23 to 129 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 231476800817 · Harpswell, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
132 enr · 26.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt Ararat High School (732 students)
Harpswell Community School grew from 122 students in 2022-23 to 129 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Harpswell Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt Ararat High
Mt Ararat High School
732 students
- Mt Ararat Midd
Mt Ararat Middle School
533 students
- Woodside Eleme
Woodside Elementary School
294 students
- Williams-Cone 224
Williams-Cone School
224 students
- Bowdoin Centra 194
Bowdoin Central School
194 students
- This school 132
Harpswell Community School
132 students
What this shows Harpswell Community School reports 132 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harpswell Community School compares
Harpswell Community School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.2% | ▼ 23% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$18,828
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, Harpswell Community School is about as mixed as the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Rsu 75/Msad 75 reports $18,828 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harpswell Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Ararat High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Mt Ararat Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Woodside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Williams-Cone School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Bowdoin Central School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Harpswell Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Harpswell Community School
How many students attend Harpswell Community School?
Harpswell Community School has 132 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harpswell, ME. CCD year-over-year: 122 (2022-23) → 129 (2023-24), up 7.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harpswell Community School?
26.2% of students at Harpswell Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harpswell Community School?
The largest demographic group at Harpswell Community School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Harpswell, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harpswell Community School?
Harpswell Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, 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 Community School rank among public schools in Harpswell?
By Resource Investment Index, Harpswell Community School ranks #1 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 Rsu 75/Msad 75?
Besides Harpswell Community School, Rsu 75/Msad 75 also operates Mt Ararat High School (732 students), Mt Ararat Middle School (533 students), and Woodside Elementary School (294 students). See the Rsu 75/Msad 75 district page for the complete list.