Enrollment
80
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pittsfield, ME
Manson Park School
Federal NCES profile for Manson Park School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231461000760
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manson Park School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Maine schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Pittsfield · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for Maine
- 41.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Manson Park School has class sizes larger than 87% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manson Park School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pittsfield, ME.
School address
District: Rsu 53/Msad 53 · Maine
NCES ID 231461000760 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.7%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manson Park School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manson Park School
Manson Park School is a small combined-grade school in Pittsfield, Maine, enrolling 80 students.
Class loads run heavy: 13.3:1 is larger than about 87% of Maine schools and 20% above the 11.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 80 puts it in the smaller third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 569 Maine schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 54 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #49, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rsu 53/Msad 53 spends $13,100 per pupil, 35% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Rsu 53/Msad 53 also operates Warsaw Middle School (259 students) and Vickery School (239 students) alongside Manson Park School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Manson Park School compares
Manson Park School on the metrics families compare, against Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.7% | ▲ 23% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 80 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
80
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Maine - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$13,100
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Manson Park School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 53/Msad 53, which includes Manson Park School.
$13,100
Per student
-35%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.6%
State 51.5%
Federal 11.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Manson Park School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vickery School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manson Park School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maine, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~80 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Manson Park School
How many students attend Manson Park School?
Manson Park School has 80 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pittsfield, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manson Park School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manson Park School is 13.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manson Park School?
41.7% of students at Manson Park School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manson Park School?
The largest demographic group at Manson Park School is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Pittsfield, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manson Park School?
Manson Park School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Manson Park School rank among public schools in Pittsfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Manson Park School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pittsfield, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pittsfield on the city page.
Is Manson Park School a good school?
Manson Park School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Maine schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rsu 53/Msad 53?
Besides Manson Park School, Rsu 53/Msad 53 also operates Warsaw Middle School (259 students) and Vickery School (239 students). See the Rsu 53/Msad 53 district page for the complete list.
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