- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Manson Park School held near 93 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 231461000760 · Pittsfield, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
80 enr · 13.3:1 · 41.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Warsaw Middle School (259 students)
Manson Park School held near 93 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 6.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Manson Park School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warsaw Middle
Warsaw Middle School
259 students
- Vickery School
Vickery School
239 students
- This school 80
Manson Park School
80 students
What this shows Manson Park School reports 80 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manson Park School compares
Manson Park 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,798
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
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.
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
District finance for Rsu 53/Msad 53 reports $12,798 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~80 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 96 (2022-23) → 93 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.