- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Portland, ME
Howard C Reiche Community Sch
Federal NCES profile for Howard C Reiche Community Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 230993000273
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howard C Reiche Community Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maine schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 59.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Howard C Reiche Community Sch has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howard C Reiche Community Sch ranks #6 of 6 schools in Portland, ME.
School address
District: Portland Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230993000273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Howard C Reiche Community Sch grew from 427 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.9 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 230993000273 · Portland, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 11.1:1 · 59.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Portland High School (912 students)
Howard C Reiche Community Sch grew from 427 students in 2022-23 to 463 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 42.9 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Howard C Reiche Community Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portland High
Portland High School
912 students
- Deering High S
Deering High School
850 students
- Harrison Lyset
Harrison Lyseth Elem School
489 students
- Amanda C Rowe
Amanda C Rowe School
470 students
- Lyman Moore Mi
Lyman Moore Middle School
470 students
- This school
Howard C Reiche Community Sch
467 students
What this shows Howard C Reiche Community Sch reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howard C Reiche Community Sch compares
Howard C Reiche Community Sch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.3% | ▲ 74% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 54% in Maine - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,356
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maine avg of $20,907
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.8%
White 28.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Howard C Reiche Community Sch is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Portland Public Schools reports $21,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howard C Reiche Community Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deering High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison Lyseth Elem School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amanda C Rowe School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lyman Moore Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howard C Reiche Community Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Portland
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Harrison Lyseth Elem School
Standard public school
489 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Amanda C Rowe School
Standard public school
470 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Gerald E Talbot Community School
Standard public school
394 students 9:1 students per teacher
East End Community School
Standard public school
391 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Presumpscot School
Standard public school
266 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~467 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Howard C Reiche Community Sch
How many students attend Howard C Reiche Community Sch?
Howard C Reiche Community Sch has 467 students enrolled. It is a public school in Portland, ME. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard C Reiche Community Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard C Reiche Community Sch is 11.1:1, which is 0% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Howard C Reiche Community Sch?
59.3% of students at Howard C Reiche Community Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howard C Reiche Community Sch?
The largest demographic group at Howard C Reiche Community Sch is African American at 44.8% of enrollment, in Portland, ME. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard C Reiche Community Sch?
Howard C Reiche Community Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Howard C Reiche Community Sch rank among schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Howard C Reiche Community Sch ranks #6 of 6 schools in Portland, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Portland on the city page.
What other schools are in Portland Public Schools?
Besides Howard C Reiche Community Sch, Portland Public Schools also operates Portland High School (912 students), Deering High School (850 students), and Harrison Lyseth Elem School (489 students). See the Portland Public Schools district page for the complete list.