Enrollment
235
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Augusta, ME
Lillian Parks Hussey School
Federal NCES profile for Lillian Parks Hussey School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 230264000040
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lillian Parks Hussey School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Maine schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- large classes for Maine
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lillian Parks Hussey School has class sizes larger than 78% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lillian Parks Hussey School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Augusta, ME.
School address
District: Augusta Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230264000040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.8%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lillian Parks Hussey School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lillian Parks Hussey School
Lillian Parks Hussey School is a mid-sized elementary school in Augusta, Maine, enrolling 235 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 35.8% lands close to the Maine typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 235 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maine median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 142 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #89.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 235 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Augusta's elementary schools, it stands alongside Farrington School (306 students): Lillian Parks Hussey School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.4:1 vs 10.9:1).
Augusta Public Schools also operates Cony (662 students) and Cony Middle School (321 students) alongside Lillian Parks Hussey School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lillian Parks Hussey School compares
Lillian Parks Hussey School on the metrics families compare, against Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▲ 5% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Maine - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.7%
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
$17,156
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 82.1%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Lillian Parks Hussey School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Augusta Public Schools, which includes Lillian Parks Hussey School.
$17,156
Per student
-15%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.4%
State 56.8%
Federal 2.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lillian Parks Hussey School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cony | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cony Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Farrington School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sylvio J Gilbert School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lillian Parks Hussey School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Augusta
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maine, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~235 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lillian Parks Hussey School
How many students attend Lillian Parks Hussey School?
Lillian Parks Hussey School has 235 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Augusta, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lillian Parks Hussey School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lillian Parks Hussey School is 12.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lillian Parks Hussey School?
35.8% of students at Lillian Parks Hussey School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lillian Parks Hussey School?
The largest demographic group at Lillian Parks Hussey School is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Augusta, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lillian Parks Hussey School?
Lillian Parks Hussey School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lillian Parks Hussey School rank among elementary schools in Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Lillian Parks Hussey School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Augusta, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Augusta on the city page.
Is Lillian Parks Hussey School a good school?
Lillian Parks Hussey School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Maine schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Augusta Public Schools?
Besides Lillian Parks Hussey School, Augusta Public Schools also operates Cony (662 students), Cony Middle School (321 students), and Farrington School (306 students). See the Augusta Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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