- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, ME
Marcia Buker School
Federal NCES profile for Marcia Buker School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231477600296
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marcia Buker School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Maine schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Maine
- 17.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Marcia Buker School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marcia Buker School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Richmond, ME.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
202 on latest CCD 231477600296 · Richmond, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
202 enr · 9.2:1 · 17.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Hall-Dale Middle and High School (496 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 public schools in Richmond. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Marcia Buker School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hall-Dale Midd
Hall-Dale Middle and High School
496 students
- Monmouth Memor
Monmouth Memorial School
363 students
- Hall-Dale Elem
Hall-Dale Elementary Sch
311 students
- This school
Marcia Buker School
202 students
- Monmouth Acade 192
Monmouth Academy
192 students
- Richmond High 131
Richmond High School
131 students
What this shows Marcia Buker School reports 202 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marcia Buker School compares
Marcia Buker School vs Maine and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.3% | ▼ 49% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 202 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
202
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 21% in Maine - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,436
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Rsu 02 reports $17,436 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marcia Buker School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hall-Dale Middle and High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monmouth Memorial School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hall-Dale Elementary Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monmouth Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richmond High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marcia Buker School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~202 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marcia Buker School
How many students attend Marcia Buker School?
Marcia Buker School has 202 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marcia Buker School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marcia Buker School is 9.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 41% lower 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 Marcia Buker School?
17.3% of students at Marcia Buker School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marcia Buker School?
Marcia Buker School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Marcia Buker School rank among public schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Marcia Buker School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Richmond, 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 02?
Besides Marcia Buker School, Rsu 02 also operates Hall-Dale Middle and High School (496 students), Monmouth Memorial School (363 students), and Hall-Dale Elementary Sch (311 students). See the Rsu 02 district page for the complete list.