- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winterport, ME
Leroy H Smith School
Federal NCES profile for Leroy H Smith School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231481500388
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leroy H Smith School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 260
- students enrolled
Leroy H Smith 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
-2 students YoY
Leroy H Smith School held near 272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 231481500388 · Winterport, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 11.3:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Hampden Academy (767 students)
Leroy H Smith School held near 272 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Leroy H Smith School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hampden Academ
Hampden Academy
767 students
- George B Weath
George B Weatherbee School
381 students
- Reeds Brook Mi 304
Reeds Brook Middle School
304 students
- This school 260
Leroy H Smith School
260 students
- Samuel L Wagne 203
Samuel L Wagner Middle School
203 students
- Earl C Mcgraw 203
Earl C Mcgraw School
203 students
What this shows Leroy H Smith School reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leroy H Smith School compares
Leroy H Smith 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 | 11.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▲ 21% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Maine - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$16,072
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 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.7%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Leroy H Smith School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 22 reports $16,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leroy H Smith School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George B Weatherbee School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reeds Brook Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Samuel L Wagner Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Earl C Mcgraw School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leroy H Smith School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leroy H Smith School
How many students attend Leroy H Smith School?
Leroy H Smith School has 260 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winterport, ME. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leroy H Smith School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leroy H Smith School is 11.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leroy H Smith School?
41.2% of students at Leroy H Smith School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leroy H Smith School?
The largest demographic group at Leroy H Smith School is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Winterport, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leroy H Smith School?
Leroy H Smith School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 22?
Besides Leroy H Smith School, Rsu 22 also operates Hampden Academy (767 students), George B Weatherbee School (381 students), and Reeds Brook Middle School (304 students). See the Rsu 22 district page for the complete list.