- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Old Orchard Beach, ME
Jameson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jameson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231478400238
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jameson Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Maine schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Old Orchard Beach · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Maine
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jameson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jameson Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Old Orchard Beach, ME.
School address
NCES ID 231478400238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Jameson Elementary School held near 178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 231478400238 · Old Orchard Beach, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
177 enr · 9.3:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Loranger Memorial School (251 students)
Jameson Elementary School held near 178 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Jameson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Loranger Memor
Loranger Memorial School
251 students
- Old Orchard Be
Old Orchard Beach High School
186 students
- This school
Jameson Elementary School
177 students
What this shows Jameson Elementary School reports 177 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jameson Elementary School compares
Jameson 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▲ 12% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 177 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
177
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 22% in Maine - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$26,788
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 148 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 81.9%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 4.5%
Asian 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Jameson Elementary School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Rsu 23 reports $26,788 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jameson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loranger Memorial School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Old Orchard Beach High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jameson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~177 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jameson Elementary School
How many students attend Jameson Elementary School?
Jameson Elementary School has 177 students enrolled. It is a public school in Old Orchard Beach, ME. CCD year-over-year: 184 (2022-23) → 178 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jameson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jameson Elementary School is 9.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jameson Elementary School?
38.0% of students at Jameson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jameson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jameson Elementary School is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Old Orchard Beach, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jameson Elementary School?
Jameson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Jameson Elementary School rank among public schools in Old Orchard Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Jameson Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Old Orchard Beach, 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 23?
Besides Jameson Elementary School, Rsu 23 also operates Loranger Memorial School (251 students) and Old Orchard Beach High School (186 students). See the Rsu 23 district page for the complete list.