- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Skowhegan, ME
North Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231459000753
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Maine schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Skowhegan · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.4:1
- small classes for Maine
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Skowhegan, ME.
School address
District: Rsu 54/Msad 54 · Maine
NCES ID 231459000753 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
North Elementary School held near 130 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.2 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 231459000753 · Skowhegan, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
118 enr · 8.4:1 · 68.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Skowhegan Area High School (686 students)
North Elementary School held near 130 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.2 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
North Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skowhegan Area
Skowhegan Area High School
686 students
- Skowhegan Area
Skowhegan Area Middle School
473 students
- Mill Stream El
Mill Stream Elementary School
309 students
- Bloomfield Ele 267
Bloomfield Elementary School
267 students
- Margaret Chase 180
Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan
180 students
- This school 118
North Elementary School
118 students
What this shows North Elementary School reports 118 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Elementary School compares
North Elementary 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 | 8.4:1 | ▼ 24% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 101% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 118 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
118
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 101% 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
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 15% in Maine - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$22,180
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maine avg of $20,907
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, North Elementary School is about as mixed as the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Rsu 54/Msad 54 reports $22,180 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skowhegan Area High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skowhegan Area Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mill Stream Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bloomfield Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Skowhegan
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~118 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Elementary School
How many students attend North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has 118 students enrolled. It is a public school in Skowhegan, ME. CCD year-over-year: 133 (2022-23) → 130 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School is 8.4:1, which is 24% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 46% 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 North Elementary School?
68.4% of students at North Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Elementary School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Skowhegan, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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).
How does North Elementary School rank among schools in Skowhegan?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Skowhegan, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Skowhegan on the city page.
What other schools are in Rsu 54/Msad 54?
Besides North Elementary School, Rsu 54/Msad 54 also operates Skowhegan Area High School (686 students), Skowhegan Area Middle School (473 students), and Mill Stream Elementary School (309 students). See the Rsu 54/Msad 54 district page for the complete list.