Enrollment
459
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hermon, ME
Patricia a Duran School
Federal NCES profile for Patricia a Duran School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 230651000168
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patricia a Duran School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Maine schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hermon · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- large classes for Maine
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Patricia a Duran School has class sizes larger than 78% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patricia a Duran School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hermon, ME.
School address
District: Hermon Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230651000168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.3%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Patricia a Duran School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Patricia a Duran School
Patricia a Duran School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hermon, Maine, enrolling 459 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 459 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 115 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #52.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 306 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hermon Public Schools spends $12,440 per pupil, 38% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Hermon Public Schools also operates Hermon High School (567 students) and Hermon Middle School (319 students) alongside Patricia a Duran 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 Patricia a Duran School compares
Patricia a Duran 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 | 12.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 37% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Maine - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$12,440
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 93.0%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, Patricia a Duran School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hermon Public Schools, which includes Patricia a Duran School.
$12,440
Per student
-38%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.0%
State 45.3%
Federal 6.7%
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 Patricia a Duran School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermon High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hermon Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patricia a Duran School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~459 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Patricia a Duran School
How many students attend Patricia a Duran School?
Patricia a Duran School has 459 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hermon, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patricia a Duran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Patricia a Duran School is 12.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Patricia a Duran School?
21.3% of students at Patricia a Duran School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patricia a Duran School?
The largest demographic group at Patricia a Duran School is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Hermon, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patricia a Duran School?
Patricia a Duran School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Patricia a Duran School rank among public schools in Hermon?
By Resource Investment Index, Patricia a Duran School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hermon, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hermon on the city page.
Is Patricia a Duran School a good school?
Patricia a Duran School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Hermon Public Schools?
Besides Patricia a Duran School, Hermon Public Schools also operates Hermon High School (567 students) and Hermon Middle School (319 students). See the Hermon Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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