- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Lillian Parks Hussey School shrank from 260 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 230264000040 · Augusta, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 12.4:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Cony (662 students)
Lillian Parks Hussey School shrank from 260 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Lillian Parks Hussey School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cony
Cony
662 students
- Cony Middle Sc
Cony Middle School
321 students
- Farrington Sch
Farrington School
306 students
- Sylvio J Gilbe
Sylvio J Gilbert School
305 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
291 students
- This school 235
Lillian Parks Hussey School
235 students
What this shows Lillian Parks Hussey School reports 235 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lillian Parks Hussey School compares
Lillian Parks Hussey 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,789
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
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.
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
District finance for Augusta Public Schools reports $16,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~235 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), down 18.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.