- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Old Town, ME
Leonard Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Leonard Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 231478200246
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leonard Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Old Town · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Leonard Middle School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leonard Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Old Town, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Leonard Middle School shrank from 306 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 231478200246 · Old Town, ME Middle · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 10.3:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Old Town High School (531 students)
Leonard Middle School shrank from 306 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Leonard Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Old Town High
Old Town High School
531 students
- Old Town Eleme
Old Town Elementary School
488 students
- This school
Leonard Middle School
278 students
- Viola Rand Sch 74
Viola Rand School
74 students
- Alton Elementa 40
Alton Elementary School
40 students
What this shows Leonard Middle School reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leonard Middle School compares
Leonard Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▲ 11% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 36% in Maine - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$18,568
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Leonard Middle School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 34 reports $18,568 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leonard Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Old Town Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Viola Rand School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leonard Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 78/100
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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leonard Middle School
How many students attend Leonard Middle School?
Leonard Middle School has 278 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Old Town, ME. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leonard Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leonard Middle School is 10.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 34% 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 Leonard Middle School?
37.9% of students at Leonard Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leonard Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Leonard Middle School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Old Town, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leonard Middle School?
Leonard Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Leonard Middle School rank among public schools in Old Town?
By Resource Investment Index, Leonard Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Old Town, 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 34?
Besides Leonard Middle School, Rsu 34 also operates Old Town High School (531 students), Old Town Elementary School (488 students), and Viola Rand School (74 students). See the Rsu 34 district page for the complete list.