- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sidney, ME
James H Bean School
Federal NCES profile for James H Bean School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231477900702
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James H Bean School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Maine schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- large classes for Maine
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 300
- students enrolled
James H Bean School has class sizes larger than 92% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
James H Bean School held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 231477900702 · Sidney, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 14.3:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Messalonskee High School (695 students)
James H Bean School held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
James H Bean School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Messalonskee H
Messalonskee High School
695 students
- Messalonskee M
Messalonskee Middle School
495 students
- This school
James H Bean School
300 students
- China Primary 242
China Primary School
242 students
- Belgrade Centr 236
Belgrade Central School
236 students
- Williams Eleme 222
Williams Elementary School
222 students
What this shows James H Bean School reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How James H Bean School compares
James H Bean 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 40% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 29% 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
24.0%
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
$14,496
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
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, James H Bean School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Rsu 18 reports $14,496 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James H Bean School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Messalonskee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Messalonskee Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| China Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belgrade Central School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williams Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James H Bean School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about James H Bean School
How many students attend James H Bean School?
James H Bean School has 300 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sidney, ME. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James H Bean School?
The student-teacher ratio at James H Bean School is 14.3:1, which is 29% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James H Bean School?
20.4% of students at James H Bean School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James H Bean School?
The largest demographic group at James H Bean School is White at 96.3% of enrollment, in Sidney, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James H Bean School?
James H Bean School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Rsu 18?
Besides James H Bean School, Rsu 18 also operates Messalonskee High School (695 students), Messalonskee Middle School (495 students), and China Primary School (242 students). See the Rsu 18 district page for the complete list.