Enrollment
112
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 231430023200
Phillips Elementary Sch — Phillips, ME
Federal NCES profile for Phillips Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 50
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: Rsu 58/Msad 58 · 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)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 11.3:1 Maine avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.8%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Phillips Elementary Sch 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
Phillips Elementary Sch reports 112 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 10.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% above the Maine state mean of 11.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 52.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 55% above the Maine average and 2% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Rsu 58/Msad 58 spends $19,584 per pupil district-wide, below the Maine average of $23,827 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 53.5% from local sources (property taxes), 33.4% from the state, and 13.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 1 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 Phillips Elementary Sch 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 | 12.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▲ 55% | 34.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 20% | — | — |
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
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 55% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
— 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Maine — lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$19,584
per pupil, district-wide
— below Maine avg of $23,827
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 112 Top 20% in Maine — larger than 80% of 570 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Students per teacher 12.5:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 52.8% +55% vs state
NCES ID 231430023200
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 58/Msad 58, which includes Phillips Elementary Sch.
$19,584
Per student
-18%
vs Maine
Avg $23,827
+0%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 53.5%
State 33.4%
Federal 13.1%
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
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Enrollment
- 95
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
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Frequently asked questions about Phillips Elementary Sch
How many students attend Phillips Elementary Sch?
Phillips Elementary Sch has 112 students enrolled. It is a other school in Phillips, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phillips Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Phillips Elementary Sch is 12.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Maine average of 11.3:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Phillips Elementary Sch?
52.8% of students at Phillips Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phillips Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Phillips Elementary Sch is White at 93.8%. The school serves a student body in Phillips, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phillips Elementary Sch?
Phillips Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.