Enrollment
390
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 230261000626
Park Avenue Elementary School — Auburn, ME
Federal NCES profile for Park Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 27
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: Auburn 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)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 11.3:1 Maine avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.8%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Park Avenue 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
Park Avenue Elementary School reports 390 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 33.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% 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: 64.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 91% above the Maine average and 25% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 390 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 29.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Auburn Public Schools spends $29,264 per pupil district-wide, above the Maine average of $23,827 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.8% from local sources (property taxes), 56.1% from the state, and 13.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), 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 Park Avenue 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 91% | 34.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 76% | — | — |
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
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 91% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
— 15% below state mean
Top 24% in Maine — lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$29,264
per pupil, district-wide
— above Maine avg of $23,827
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 390 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 390 Top 76% in Maine — larger than 24% of 570 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Students per teacher 9.6:1 -15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 64.8% +91% vs state
NCES ID 230261000626
Student demographics
African American 47.9%
White 42.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 47.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 390:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 29.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Auburn Public Schools, which includes Park Avenue Elementary School.
$29,264
Per student
+23%
vs Maine
Avg $23,827
+50%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 56.1%
Federal 13.2%
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
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
Similar other schools in Auburn
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Fairview School
Standard public school
489 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch
Standard public school
291 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Washburn School
Standard public school
219 students 11:1 students per teacher
Walton School
Standard public school
156 students 9.2:1 students per teacher
East Auburn Community School
Standard public school
152 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Park Avenue Elementary School
How many students attend Park Avenue Elementary School?
Park Avenue Elementary School has 390 students enrolled. It is a other school in Auburn, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Avenue Elementary School is 9.6:1, which is 15% 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 Park Avenue Elementary School?
64.8% of students at Park Avenue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Avenue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Park Avenue Elementary School is African American at 47.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Auburn, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Avenue Elementary School?
Park Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) 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.