- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dixon, CA
Maine Prairie High (Continuation)
Federal NCES profile for Maine Prairie High (Continuation), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061128001253
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maine Prairie High (Continuation) earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Dixon · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- small classes for California
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Maine Prairie High (Continuation) has class sizes smaller than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maine Prairie High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Dixon, CA.
School address
District: Dixon Unified · California
NCES ID 061128001253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Maine Prairie High (Continuation) shrank from 84 students in 2022-23 to 75 in 2023-24 (-10.7%).
Teacher FTE held 5.7 → 5.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 061128001253 · Dixon, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
84 enr · 16.8:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Dixon High (990 students)
Maine Prairie High (Continuation) shrank from 84 students in 2022-23 to 75 in 2023-24 (-10.7%). Teacher FTE held 5.7 → 5.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Maine Prairie High (Continuation) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dixon High
Dixon High
990 students
- John Knight Mi
John Knight Middle
634 students
- Tremont Elemen
Tremont Elementary
514 students
- Anderson (Linf
Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary
442 students
- Gretchen Higgi 353
Gretchen Higgins Elementary
353 students
- This school 84
Maine Prairie High (Continuation)
84 students
What this shows Maine Prairie High (Continuation) reports 84 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maine Prairie High (Continuation) compares
Maine Prairie High (Continuation) is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 3% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 84 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
84
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 16% in California - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,313
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 84 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Dixon Unified reports $14,313 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maine Prairie High (Continuation) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Knight Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tremont Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gretchen Higgins Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maine Prairie High (Continuation)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar high schools in Dixon
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~84 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maine Prairie High (Continuation)
How many students attend Maine Prairie High (Continuation)?
Maine Prairie High (Continuation) has 84 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dixon, CA. CCD year-over-year: 84 (2022-23) → 75 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maine Prairie High (Continuation)?
The student-teacher ratio at Maine Prairie High (Continuation) is 16.8:1, which is 22% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 7% higher 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 Maine Prairie High (Continuation)?
57.1% of students at Maine Prairie High (Continuation) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maine Prairie High (Continuation)?
Maine Prairie High (Continuation) has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Maine Prairie High (Continuation) rank among public schools in Dixon?
By Resource Investment Index, Maine Prairie High (Continuation) ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Dixon, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dixon on the city page.
What other schools are in Dixon Unified?
Besides Maine Prairie High (Continuation), Dixon Unified also operates Dixon High (990 students), John Knight Middle (634 students), and Tremont Elementary (514 students). See the Dixon Unified district page for the complete list.