- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Patricia a Duran School held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 230651000168 · Hermon, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 12.4:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Hermon High School (567 students)
Patricia a Duran School held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Patricia a Duran School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hermon High Sc
Hermon High School
567 students
- This school
Patricia a Duran School
459 students
- Hermon Middle
Hermon Middle School
319 students
What this shows Patricia a Duran School reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patricia a Duran School compares
Patricia a Duran School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,263
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
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.
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
District finance for Hermon Public Schools reports $13,263 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~459 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.