- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lyman, ME
Lyman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lyman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231467000951
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyman Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 241
- students enrolled
Lyman Elementary 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
+1 students YoY
Lyman Elementary School held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 231467000951 · Lyman, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
241 enr · 11.5:1 · 20.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Massabesic High School (867 students)
Lyman Elementary School held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.8 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Lyman Elementary School 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
- Line Elementar 261
Line Elementary
261 students
- This school 241
Lyman Elementary School
241 students
- Alfred Element 179
Alfred Elementary School
179 students
What this shows Lyman Elementary School reports 241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lyman Elementary School compares
Lyman Elementary 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 | 11.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 39% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 62% in Maine - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 2.5%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Lyman Elementary School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Lyman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massabesic High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Massabesic Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waterboro Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Line Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alfred Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyman Elementary School'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
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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 (~241 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lyman Elementary School
How many students attend Lyman Elementary School?
Lyman Elementary School has 241 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lyman, ME. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyman Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lyman Elementary School?
20.7% of students at Lyman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lyman Elementary School is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Lyman, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyman Elementary School?
Lyman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
What other schools are in Rsu 57/Msad 57?
Besides Lyman Elementary School, 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.