Enrollment
390
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Auburn, ME
Park Avenue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Park Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 230261000626
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Avenue Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maine schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Avenue Elementary School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Avenue Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Auburn, ME.
School address
District: Auburn Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230261000626 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+6% 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
What stands out at Park Avenue Elementary School
Park Avenue Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Auburn, Maine, enrolling 390 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 64.8% of students qualify for free meals, 91% above the Maine average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 390 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 38 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #18.
Its student body is led by African American (48%) and White (42%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 390 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Auburn Public Schools spends $14,127 per pupil, 30% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Auburn's public schools, it stands alongside Fairview School (489 students): Park Avenue Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.8:1 vs 14.8:1).
Auburn Public Schools also operates Edward Little High School (1,045 students) and Auburn Middle School (499 students) alongside Park Avenue Elementary School.
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 Park Avenue Elementary School compares
Park Avenue Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 91% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Maine - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$14,127
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
- 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
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.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Park Avenue Elementary School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Auburn Public Schools, which includes Park Avenue Elementary School.
$14,127
Per student
-30%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Park Avenue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Little High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Auburn Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washburn School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Avenue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Auburn
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Fairview School
Standard public school
489 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch
Standard public school
291 students 10:1 students per teacher
Washburn School
Standard public school
219 students 10:1 students per teacher
Walton School
Standard public school
156 students 7.4:1 students per teacher
East Auburn Community School
Standard public school
152 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~390 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.8:1)
Next steps
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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 public 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 11.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Auburn, ME. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Avenue Elementary School?
Park Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Park Avenue Elementary School rank among schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Avenue Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Auburn, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Auburn on the city page.
Is Park Avenue Elementary School a good school?
Park Avenue Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Auburn Public Schools?
Besides Park Avenue Elementary School, Auburn Public Schools also operates Edward Little High School (1,045 students), Auburn Middle School (499 students), and Fairview School (489 students). See the Auburn Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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