- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cumberland, ME
Mabel I Wilson School
Federal NCES profile for Mabel I Wilson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231424000681
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mabel I Wilson School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Maine schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maine.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Cumberland · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- large classes for Maine
- 3.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mabel I Wilson School has class sizes larger than 74% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mabel I Wilson School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Cumberland, ME.
School address
District: Rsu 51/Msad 51 · Maine
NCES ID 231424000681 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Mabel I Wilson School held near 737 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 61.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 231424000681 · Cumberland, ME Other · MID · TRAD
730 enr · 12.2:1 · 3.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Greely High School (615 students)
Mabel I Wilson School held near 737 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 61.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Mabel I Wilson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mabel I Wilson School
730 students
- Greely High Sc
Greely High School
615 students
- Greely Middle
Greely Middle School
515 students
- Greely Middle
Greely Middle School 4-5
375 students
What this shows Mabel I Wilson School reports 730 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mabel I Wilson School compares
Mabel I Wilson 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 | 12.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.7% | ▼ 89% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 730 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
730
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Maine - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,107
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 487 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 91.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.6, Mabel I Wilson School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 51/Msad 51 reports $21,107 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mabel I Wilson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greely High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greely Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greely Middle School 4-5 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mabel I Wilson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~730 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mabel I Wilson School
How many students attend Mabel I Wilson School?
Mabel I Wilson School has 730 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cumberland, ME. CCD year-over-year: 762 (2022-23) → 737 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mabel I Wilson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mabel I Wilson School is 12.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mabel I Wilson School?
3.7% of students at Mabel I Wilson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mabel I Wilson School?
The largest demographic group at Mabel I Wilson School is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Cumberland, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mabel I Wilson School?
Mabel I Wilson School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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).
How does Mabel I Wilson School rank among public schools in Cumberland?
By Resource Investment Index, Mabel I Wilson School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Cumberland, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rsu 51/Msad 51?
Besides Mabel I Wilson School, Rsu 51/Msad 51 also operates Greely High School (615 students), Greely Middle School (515 students), and Greely Middle School 4-5 (375 students). See the Rsu 51/Msad 51 district page for the complete list.