- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bangor, ME
James F. Doughty School
Federal NCES profile for James F. Doughty School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 230282000051
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James F. Doughty School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Bangor · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
James F. Doughty School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James F. Doughty School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Bangor, ME.
School address
District: Bangor Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230282000051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
James F. Doughty School held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 230282000051 · Bangor, ME Middle · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 11.5:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Bangor High School (1,068 students)
James F. Doughty School held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.6 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
James F. Doughty School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bangor High Sc
Bangor High School
1,068 students
- William S. Coh 372
William S. Cohen School
372 students
- This school 346
James F. Doughty School
346 students
- Fruit Street S 310
Fruit Street School
310 students
- Downeast Schoo 288
Downeast School
288 students
- Mary Snow Scho 266
Mary Snow School
266 students
What this shows James F. Doughty School reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How James F. Doughty School compares
James F. Doughty 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 | 11.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 68% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 62% in Maine - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$17,728
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
African American 4.3%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, James F. Doughty School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bangor Public Schools reports $17,728 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James F. Doughty School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William S. Cohen School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fruit Street School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Downeast School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary Snow School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James F. Doughty School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Bangor
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~346 students)
Frequently asked questions about James F. Doughty School
How many students attend James F. Doughty School?
James F. Doughty School has 346 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bangor, ME. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James F. Doughty School?
The student-teacher ratio at James F. Doughty School is 11.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James F. Doughty School?
57.1% of students at James F. Doughty School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James F. Doughty School?
The largest demographic group at James F. Doughty School is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Bangor, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James F. Doughty School?
James F. Doughty School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 James F. Doughty School rank among public schools in Bangor?
By Resource Investment Index, James F. Doughty School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Bangor, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bangor on the city page.
What other schools are in Bangor Public Schools?
Besides James F. Doughty School, Bangor Public Schools also operates Bangor High School (1,068 students), William S. Cohen School (372 students), and Fruit Street School (310 students). See the Bangor Public Schools district page for the complete list.