- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oakland, ME
Messalonskee High School
Federal NCES profile for Messalonskee High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 231477900705
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Messalonskee High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Maine schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- large classes for Maine
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Messalonskee High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Messalonskee High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Oakland, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Messalonskee High School held near 716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.6 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 231477900705 · Oakland, ME High · MID · TRAD
695 enr · 13.6:1 · 21.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Messalonskee Middle School (495 students)
Messalonskee High School held near 716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.6 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Messalonskee High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Messalonskee High School
695 students
- Messalonskee M
Messalonskee Middle School
495 students
- James H Bean S
James H Bean School
300 students
- China Primary 242
China Primary School
242 students
- Belgrade Centr 236
Belgrade Central School
236 students
- Williams Eleme 222
Williams Elementary School
222 students
What this shows Messalonskee High School reports 695 students on the CCD universe file.
How Messalonskee High School compares
Messalonskee High 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 38% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 695 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
695
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Maine - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.6%
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
$14,496
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 91.8%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Messalonskee High School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 18 reports $14,496 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Messalonskee High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Messalonskee Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James H Bean School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| China Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belgrade Central School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williams Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Messalonskee High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~695 students)
Frequently asked questions about Messalonskee High School
How many students attend Messalonskee High School?
Messalonskee High School has 695 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oakland, ME. CCD year-over-year: 725 (2022-23) → 716 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Messalonskee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Messalonskee High School is 13.6:1, which is 23% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Messalonskee High School?
21.1% of students at Messalonskee High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Messalonskee High School?
The largest demographic group at Messalonskee High School is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Oakland, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Messalonskee High School?
Messalonskee High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Messalonskee High School rank among public schools in Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, Messalonskee High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Oakland, 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 18?
Besides Messalonskee High School, Rsu 18 also operates Messalonskee Middle School (495 students), James H Bean School (300 students), and China Primary School (242 students). See the Rsu 18 district page for the complete list.