- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bucksport, ME
Miles Lane School
Federal NCES profile for Miles Lane School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231479601027
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miles Lane School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Bucksport · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Miles Lane School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miles Lane School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bucksport, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Miles Lane School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 231479601027 · Bucksport, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 10.9:1 · 40.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Bucksport High School (361 students)
Miles Lane School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Miles Lane School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bucksport High
Bucksport High School
361 students
- This school
Miles Lane School
316 students
- Bucksport Midd
Bucksport Middle School
292 students
- G Herbert Jewe 98
G Herbert Jewett School
98 students
What this shows Miles Lane School reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miles Lane School compares
Miles Lane 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▲ 19% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 50% in Maine - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$19,676
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Miles Lane School is about as mixed as the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Rsu 25 reports $19,676 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Miles Lane School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucksport High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bucksport Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| G Herbert Jewett School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miles Lane School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Bucksport
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Miles Lane School
How many students attend Miles Lane School?
Miles Lane School has 316 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bucksport, ME. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miles Lane School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miles Lane School is 10.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 31% 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 Miles Lane School?
40.3% of students at Miles Lane School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miles Lane School?
The largest demographic group at Miles Lane School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Bucksport, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miles Lane School?
Miles Lane School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Miles Lane School rank among public schools in Bucksport?
By Resource Investment Index, Miles Lane School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bucksport, 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 25?
Besides Miles Lane School, Rsu 25 also operates Bucksport High School (361 students), Bucksport Middle School (292 students), and G Herbert Jewett School (98 students). See the Rsu 25 district page for the complete list.