- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houlton, ME
Houlton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Houlton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231116000415
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Houlton Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Maine schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Houlton · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- large classes for Maine
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Houlton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Houlton Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Houlton, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Houlton Elementary School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 231116000415 · Houlton, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 13.4:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Houlton High School (378 students)
Houlton Elementary School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Houlton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Houlton High S
Houlton High School
378 students
- Houlton Souths
Houlton Southside School
368 students
- This school
Houlton Elementary School
282 students
- Houlton Junior
Houlton Junior High School
186 students
What this shows Houlton Elementary School reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Houlton Elementary School compares
Houlton Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▲ 53% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Maine - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.7%
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
$14,912
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.
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 80.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 14.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.4, Houlton Elementary School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Rsu 29/Msad 29 reports $14,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Houlton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houlton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Houlton Southside School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Houlton Junior High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Houlton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide other 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 (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Houlton Elementary School
How many students attend Houlton Elementary School?
Houlton Elementary School has 282 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houlton, ME. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houlton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Houlton Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Houlton Elementary School?
52.0% of students at Houlton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Houlton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Houlton Elementary School is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Houlton, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Houlton Elementary School?
Houlton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Houlton Elementary School rank among public schools in Houlton?
By Resource Investment Index, Houlton Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Houlton, 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 29/Msad 29?
Besides Houlton Elementary School, Rsu 29/Msad 29 also operates Houlton High School (378 students), Houlton Southside School (368 students), and Houlton Junior High School (186 students). See the Rsu 29/Msad 29 district page for the complete list.