Enrollment
121
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 230528000133
Opal Myrick Elementary School — East Millinocket, ME
Federal NCES profile for Opal Myrick Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 3
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: East Millinocket Public Schools · Maine
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 11.3:1 Maine avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.9%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Opal Myrick Elementary School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Opal Myrick Elementary School reports 121 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 16% below the Maine state mean of 11.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 40% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 54.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 61% above the Maine average and 6% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 303 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 38.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding East Millinocket Public Schools spends $20,628 per pupil district-wide, below the Maine average of $23,827 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 46.4% from local sources (property taxes), 38.3% from the state, and 15.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Opal Myrick Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Maine state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▲ 61% | 34.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 121 | top 22% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 61% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
— 16% below state mean
Top 23% in Maine — lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
38.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,628
per pupil, district-wide
— below Maine avg of $23,827
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Per 302 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 121 Top 22% in Maine — larger than 78% of 570 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 9.5:1 -16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 54.9% +61% vs state
NCES ID 230528000133
Student demographics
White 93.4%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.4
Students per counselor 303:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 38.8%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Millinocket Public Schools, which includes Opal Myrick Elementary School.
$20,628
Per student
-13%
vs Maine
Avg $23,827
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 46.4%
State 38.3%
Federal 15.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Opal Myrick Elementary School
How many students attend Opal Myrick Elementary School?
Opal Myrick Elementary School has 121 students enrolled. It is a other school in East Millinocket, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Opal Myrick Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Opal Myrick Elementary School is 9.5:1, which is 16% lower than the Maine average of 11.3:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Opal Myrick Elementary School?
54.9% of students at Opal Myrick Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Opal Myrick Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Opal Myrick Elementary School is White at 93.4%. The school serves a student body in East Millinocket, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Opal Myrick Elementary School?
Opal Myrick Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.