Enrollment
524
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newport, ME
Nokomis Regional Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Nokomis Regional Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231478523181
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nokomis Regional Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Newport · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nokomis Regional Middle School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nokomis Regional Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Newport, ME.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.0%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nokomis Regional Middle School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nokomis Regional Middle School
Nokomis Regional Middle School is a large elementary school in Newport, Maine, enrolling 524 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 524 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 85 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #49.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rsu 19 spends $15,644 per pupil, 22% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Rsu 19 also operates Nokomis Regional High School (610 students) and Sebasticook Valley Elementary School (333 students) alongside Nokomis Regional Middle 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 Nokomis Regional Middle School compares
Nokomis Regional Middle 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 | 11.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▲ 21% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Maine - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.1%
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
$15,644
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
26
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 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.
Student demographics
White 93.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.0, Nokomis Regional Middle School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 19, which includes Nokomis Regional Middle School.
$15,644
Per student
-22%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 57.0%
Federal 10.5%
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 Nokomis Regional Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nokomis Regional High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sebasticook Valley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Somerset Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Etna-Dixmont School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nokomis Regional Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary 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 (~524 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Nokomis Regional Middle School
How many students attend Nokomis Regional Middle School?
Nokomis Regional Middle School has 524 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newport, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nokomis Regional Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nokomis Regional Middle School is 11.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nokomis Regional Middle School?
41.0% of students at Nokomis Regional Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nokomis Regional Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Nokomis Regional Middle School is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in Newport, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nokomis Regional Middle School?
Nokomis Regional Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nokomis Regional Middle School rank among public schools in Newport?
By Resource Investment Index, Nokomis Regional Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Newport, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Newport on the city page.
Is Nokomis Regional Middle School a good school?
Nokomis Regional Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median. 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 19?
Besides Nokomis Regional Middle School, Rsu 19 also operates Nokomis Regional High School (610 students), Sebasticook Valley Elementary School (333 students), and Somerset Elementary School (231 students). See the Rsu 19 district page for the complete list.
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