Enrollment
313
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lincoln, ME
Mattanawcook Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mattanawcook Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 231477700788
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mattanawcook Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Maine schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- large classes for Maine
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mattanawcook Academy has class sizes larger than 79% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mattanawcook Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lincoln, ME.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.8%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mattanawcook Academy compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mattanawcook Academy
Mattanawcook Academy is a mid-sized high school in Lincoln, Maine, enrolling 313 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.8% lands close to the Maine typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 313 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 153 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #56.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 9/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 157 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rsu 67 spends $15,582 per pupil, 22% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 32.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Rsu 67 also operates Ella P Burr School (324 students) and Mattanawcook Jr High School (304 students) alongside Mattanawcook Academy.
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 Mattanawcook Academy compares
Mattanawcook Academy on the metrics families compare, against Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 9% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Maine - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.9%
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
$15,582
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 157 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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 95.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.3, Mattanawcook Academy is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 67, which includes Mattanawcook Academy.
$15,582
Per student
-22%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.7%
State 33.5%
Federal 32.7%
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 Mattanawcook Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ella P Burr School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mattanawcook Jr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mattanawcook Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high 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 (~313 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mattanawcook Academy
How many students attend Mattanawcook Academy?
Mattanawcook Academy has 313 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lincoln, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mattanawcook Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mattanawcook Academy is 12.5:1, which is 13% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mattanawcook Academy?
30.8% of students at Mattanawcook Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mattanawcook Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mattanawcook Academy is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Lincoln, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mattanawcook Academy?
Mattanawcook Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mattanawcook Academy rank among public schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Mattanawcook Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lincoln, 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 Lincoln on the city page.
Is Mattanawcook Academy a good school?
Mattanawcook Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 67?
Besides Mattanawcook Academy, Rsu 67 also operates Ella P Burr School (324 students) and Mattanawcook Jr High School (304 students). See the Rsu 67 district page for the complete list.
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