- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Newfield, ME
Line Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Line Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231467001013
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Line Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 261
- students enrolled
Line Elementary has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Rsu 57/Msad 57 · Maine
NCES ID 231467001013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Line Elementary held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.2 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 231467001013 · West Newfield, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 10.4:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Massabesic High School (867 students)
Line Elementary held near 285 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.2 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Line Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Massabesic Hig
Massabesic High School
867 students
- Massabesic Mid
Massabesic Middle School
619 students
- Waterboro Elem
Waterboro Elementary School
547 students
- This school 261
Line Elementary
261 students
- Lyman Elementa 241
Lyman Elementary School
241 students
- Alfred Element 179
Alfred Elementary School
179 students
What this shows Line Elementary reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Line Elementary compares
Line Elementary 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▲ 3% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 39% in Maine - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$15,891
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.6%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.8, Line Elementary is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Rsu 57/Msad 57 reports $15,891 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Line Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massabesic High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Massabesic Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waterboro Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lyman Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alfred Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Line Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~261 students)
Frequently asked questions about Line Elementary
How many students attend Line Elementary?
Line Elementary has 261 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Newfield, ME. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Line Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Line Elementary is 10.4:1, which is 6% 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 Line Elementary?
34.9% of students at Line Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Line Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Line Elementary is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in West Newfield, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Line Elementary?
Line Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Rsu 57/Msad 57?
Besides Line Elementary, Rsu 57/Msad 57 also operates Massabesic High School (867 students), Massabesic Middle School (619 students), and Waterboro Elementary School (547 students). See the Rsu 57/Msad 57 district page for the complete list.