- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Old Town, ME
Old Town Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Old Town Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231478200699
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Old Town Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Maine schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Old Town · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- large classes for Maine
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Old Town Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Old Town Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Old Town, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Old Town Elementary School grew from 427 students in 2022-23 to 476 in 2023-24 (+11.5%).
Teacher FTE added 40.3 → 45.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 231478200699 · Old Town, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 12.2:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Old Town High School (531 students)
Old Town Elementary School grew from 427 students in 2022-23 to 476 in 2023-24 (+11.5%). Teacher FTE added 40.3 → 45.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Old Town Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Old Town High
Old Town High School
531 students
- This school
Old Town Elementary School
488 students
- Leonard Middle
Leonard Middle School
278 students
- Viola Rand Sch 74
Viola Rand School
74 students
- Alton Elementa 40
Alton Elementary School
40 students
What this shows Old Town Elementary School reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Old Town Elementary School compares
Old Town Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▲ 37% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Maine - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.0%
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
$18,568
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 84.8%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Old Town Elementary School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 34 reports $18,568 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Old Town Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leonard Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Viola Rand School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Old Town Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 78/100
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 (~488 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Old Town Elementary School
How many students attend Old Town Elementary School?
Old Town Elementary School has 488 students enrolled. It is a public school in Old Town, ME. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Town Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Town Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Old Town Elementary School?
46.6% of students at Old Town Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Old Town Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Old Town Elementary School is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Old Town, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Old Town Elementary School?
Old Town Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Old Town Elementary School rank among public schools in Old Town?
By Resource Investment Index, Old Town Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Old Town, 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 34?
Besides Old Town Elementary School, Rsu 34 also operates Old Town High School (531 students), Leonard Middle School (278 students), and Viola Rand School (74 students). See the Rsu 34 district page for the complete list.