- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leeds, ME
Leeds Central School
Federal NCES profile for Leeds Central School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231416000659
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leeds Central School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 196
- students enrolled
Leeds Central School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Leeds Central School held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 231416000659 · Leeds, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
196 enr · 11.5:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Leavitt Area High School (563 students)
Leeds Central School held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Leeds Central School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leavitt Area H
Leavitt Area High School
563 students
- Greene Central
Greene Central School
339 students
- Tripp Middle S
Tripp Middle School
326 students
- Turner Primary
Turner Primary School
308 students
- Turner Element
Turner Elementary School
295 students
- This school 196
Leeds Central School
196 students
What this shows Leeds Central School reports 196 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leeds Central School compares
Leeds Central 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 | 26.7% | ▼ 21% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 196 | top 60% | - | - |
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.
196
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
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
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,414
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
African American 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, Leeds Central School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Rsu 52/Msad 52 reports $15,414 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leeds Central School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leavitt Area High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greene Central School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tripp Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turner Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Turner Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leeds Central School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~196 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leeds Central School
How many students attend Leeds Central School?
Leeds Central School has 196 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leeds, ME. CCD year-over-year: 191 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leeds Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leeds Central 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 Leeds Central School?
26.7% of students at Leeds Central School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leeds Central School?
The largest demographic group at Leeds Central School is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Leeds, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leeds Central School?
Leeds Central 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).
What other schools are in Rsu 52/Msad 52?
Besides Leeds Central School, Rsu 52/Msad 52 also operates Leavitt Area High School (563 students), Greene Central School (339 students), and Tripp Middle School (326 students). See the Rsu 52/Msad 52 district page for the complete list.