Enrollment
170
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Skowhegan, ME
Overman Academy
Federal NCES profile for Overman Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231480723164Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Overman Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Maine schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Skowhegan · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Maine
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Overman Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Overman Academy ranks #2 of 3 schools in Skowhegan, ME.
School address
District: Community Regional Charter School · Maine
NCES ID 231480723164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.4%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Overman Academy compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Overman Academy
Overman Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Skowhegan, Maine, enrolling 170 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.5:1 is larger than about 97% of Maine schools and 40% above the 11.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 56.4% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the Maine average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 170 puts it in the smaller third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 569 Maine schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 51 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #50, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Community Regional Charter School spends $13,162 per pupil, 34% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Skowhegan's public schools, it stands alongside North Elementary School (118 students): Overman Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.5:1 vs 8.4:1).
Community Regional Charter School also operates Dimensions Academy (177 students) and Creative Childrens Academy (38 students) alongside Overman Academy.
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 Overman Academy compares
Overman Academy on the metrics families compare, against Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 40% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▲ 66% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 97% in Maine - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.9%
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
$13,162
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 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 92.4%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Overman Academy is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Community Regional Charter School, which includes Overman Academy.
$13,162
Per student
-34%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.0%
State 81.6%
Federal 15.4%
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 Overman Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creative Childrens Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Overman Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 38:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Skowhegan
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~170 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Overman Academy
How many students attend Overman Academy?
Overman Academy has 170 students enrolled. It is a public school in Skowhegan, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Overman Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Overman Academy is 15.5:1, which is 40% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Overman Academy?
56.4% of students at Overman Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Overman Academy?
The largest demographic group at Overman Academy is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Skowhegan, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Overman Academy?
Overman Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Overman Academy rank among schools in Skowhegan?
By Resource Investment Index, Overman Academy ranks #2 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.
Is Overman Academy a good school?
Overman Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Community Regional Charter School?
Besides Overman Academy, Community Regional Charter School also operates Dimensions Academy (177 students) and Creative Childrens Academy (38 students). See the Community Regional Charter School district page for the complete list.
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