- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milbridge, ME
Milbridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Milbridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231143000465
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milbridge Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Maine schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maine schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Maine
- 53.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 114
- students enrolled
Milbridge Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Rsu 37/Msad 37 · Maine
NCES ID 231143000465 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Milbridge Elementary School shrank from 132 students in 2022-23 to 123 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE held 12.7 → 12.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 231143000465 · Milbridge, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
114 enr · 9.5:1 · 53.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Narraguagus High School (291 students)
Milbridge Elementary School shrank from 132 students in 2022-23 to 123 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE held 12.7 → 12.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Milbridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Narraguagus Hi
Narraguagus High School
291 students
- Harrington Ele
Harrington Elementary School
137 students
- This school 114
Milbridge Elementary School
114 students
- Daniel W Merri 89
Daniel W Merritt School
89 students
What this shows Milbridge Elementary School reports 114 students on the CCD universe file.
How Milbridge Elementary School compares
Milbridge Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.0% | ▲ 56% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 114 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
114
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in Maine - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.0%
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
$20,282
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 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 71.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.3%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Milbridge Elementary School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Rsu 37/Msad 37 reports $20,282 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Milbridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narraguagus High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrington Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daniel W Merritt School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milbridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 89
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~114 students)
Frequently asked questions about Milbridge Elementary School
How many students attend Milbridge Elementary School?
Milbridge Elementary School has 114 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milbridge, ME. CCD year-over-year: 132 (2022-23) → 123 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milbridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milbridge Elementary School is 9.5:1, which is 14% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 39% 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 Milbridge Elementary School?
53.0% of students at Milbridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milbridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Milbridge Elementary School is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Milbridge, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milbridge Elementary School?
Milbridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
What other schools are in Rsu 37/Msad 37?
Besides Milbridge Elementary School, Rsu 37/Msad 37 also operates Narraguagus High School (291 students), Harrington Elementary School (137 students), and Daniel W Merritt School (89 students). See the Rsu 37/Msad 37 district page for the complete list.