- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Overman Academy held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.2 → 11.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 231480723164 · Skowhegan, ME Other · SMALL · CHARTER
170 enr · 15.5:1 · 56.4% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Dimensions Academy (177 students)
Overman Academy held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.2 → 11.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Overman Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dimensions Aca
Dimensions Academy
177 students
- This school
Overman Academy
170 students
- Creative Child 38
Creative Childrens Academy
38 students
What this shows Overman Academy reports 170 students on the CCD universe file.
How Overman Academy compares
Overman Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,232
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
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
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.
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
District finance for Community Regional Charter School reports $14,232 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~170 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 163 (2022-23) → 169 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.