Enrollment
346
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.1%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James F. Doughty School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at James F. Doughty School
James F. Doughty School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Bangor, Maine, enrolling 346 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 57.1% of students qualify for free meals, 68% above the Maine average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 346 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 68 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #31.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 346 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Bangor's middle schools, it stands alongside William S. Cohen School (372 students): James F. Doughty School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.5:1 vs 12.4:1).
Bangor Public Schools also operates Bangor High School (1,068 students) and William S. Cohen School (372 students) alongside James F. Doughty School.
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 James F. Doughty School compares
James F. Doughty 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,534
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bangor Public Schools, which includes James F. Doughty School.
$16,534
Per student
-18%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.4%
State 44.5%
Federal 10.1%
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 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
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
Similar middle 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 (~346 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is James F. Doughty School a good school?
James F. Doughty School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median. 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 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.
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