- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fryeburg, ME
Molly Ockett School
Federal NCES profile for Molly Ockett School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231476523172
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Molly Ockett School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- students per teacher
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 520
- students enrolled
Molly Ockett School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Rsu 72/Msad 72 · Maine
NCES ID 231476523172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Molly Ockett School held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 52.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 231476523172 · Fryeburg, ME Other · MID · TRAD
520 enr · 10.2:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: New Suncook School (97 students)
Molly Ockett School held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 52.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Molly Ockett School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Molly Ockett School
520 students
- New Suncook Sc 97
New Suncook School
97 students
- Brownfield Den 77
Brownfield Denmark Elementary School
77 students
What this shows Molly Ockett School reports 520 students on the CCD universe file.
How Molly Ockett School compares
Molly Ockett 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▲ 11% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 34% in Maine - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.1%
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
$13,769
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Molly Ockett School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 72/Msad 72 reports $13,769 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Molly Ockett School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Suncook School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brownfield Denmark Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Molly Ockett School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~520 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Molly Ockett School
How many students attend Molly Ockett School?
Molly Ockett School has 520 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fryeburg, ME. CCD year-over-year: 555 (2022-23) → 529 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Molly Ockett School?
The student-teacher ratio at Molly Ockett School is 10.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 35% 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 Molly Ockett School?
37.8% of students at Molly Ockett School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Molly Ockett School?
The largest demographic group at Molly Ockett School is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Fryeburg, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Molly Ockett School?
Molly Ockett School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 72/Msad 72?
Besides Molly Ockett School, Rsu 72/Msad 72 also operates New Suncook School (97 students) and Brownfield Denmark Elementary School (77 students). See the Rsu 72/Msad 72 district page for the complete list.