Enrollment
211
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hodgdon, ME
Hodgdon Middle/High School
Federal NCES profile for Hodgdon Middle/High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231476223151
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hodgdon Middle/High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Maine schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- large classes for Maine
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 211
- students enrolled
Hodgdon Middle/High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.8%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hodgdon Middle/High School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hodgdon Middle/High School
Hodgdon Middle/High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hodgdon, Maine, enrolling 211 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.1:1 is larger than about 92% of Maine schools and 27% above the 11.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 211 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maine median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 83 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #51.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 211 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hodgdon's public schools, it stands alongside Mill Pond School (289 students): Hodgdon Middle/High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.1:1 vs 12:1).
Its district, Rsu 70/Msad 70, also runs Mill Pond School (289 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 Hodgdon Middle/High School compares
Hodgdon Middle/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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 27% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▲ 46% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 92% in Maine - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.2%
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
$17,163
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 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 86.7%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Hodgdon Middle/High School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 70/Msad 70, which includes Hodgdon Middle/High School.
$17,163
Per student
-15%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.0%
State 45.3%
Federal 18.8%
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 Hodgdon Middle/High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hodgdon Middle/High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Hodgdon
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~211 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hodgdon Middle/High School
How many students attend Hodgdon Middle/High School?
Hodgdon Middle/High School has 211 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hodgdon, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hodgdon Middle/High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hodgdon Middle/High School is 14.1:1, which is 27% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hodgdon Middle/High School?
49.8% of students at Hodgdon Middle/High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hodgdon Middle/High School?
The largest demographic group at Hodgdon Middle/High School is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Hodgdon, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hodgdon Middle/High School?
Hodgdon Middle/High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Hodgdon Middle/High School a good school?
Hodgdon Middle/High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 70/Msad 70?
Besides Hodgdon Middle/High School, Rsu 70/Msad 70 also operates Mill Pond School (289 students). See the Rsu 70/Msad 70 district page for the complete list.
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