Enrollment
48
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newburgh, ME
Newburgh Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Newburgh Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231481500389
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newburgh Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Maine schools.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Maine
- 4.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 48
- students enrolled
Newburgh Elementary School has class sizes larger than 98% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.2%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newburgh Elementary School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newburgh Elementary School
Newburgh Elementary School is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Newburgh, Maine, enrolling 48 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16:1 is larger than about 98% of Maine schools and 44% above the 11.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.2% free-meal eligibility runs 88% below the Maine average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Maine schools, with 48 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 569 scored Maine schools.
The surrounding Rsu 22 spends $15,014 per pupil, 25% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Rsu 22 also operates Hampden Academy (767 students) and George B Weatherbee School (381 students) alongside Newburgh Elementary School.
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 Newburgh Elementary School compares
Newburgh Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 44% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.2% | ▼ 88% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 48 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
48
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 98% in Maine - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,014
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 22, which includes Newburgh Elementary School.
$15,014
Per student
-25%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 57.7%
Federal 7.0%
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 Newburgh Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George B Weatherbee School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reeds Brook Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leroy H Smith School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Samuel L Wagner Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newburgh Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other 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 (~48 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Newburgh Elementary School
How many students attend Newburgh Elementary School?
Newburgh Elementary School has 48 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newburgh, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newburgh Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newburgh Elementary School is 16:1, which is 44% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newburgh Elementary School?
4.2% of students at Newburgh Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newburgh Elementary School?
Newburgh Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is Newburgh Elementary School a good school?
Newburgh Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 22?
Besides Newburgh Elementary School, Rsu 22 also operates Hampden Academy (767 students), George B Weatherbee School (381 students), and Reeds Brook Middle School (304 students). See the Rsu 22 district page for the complete list.
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