- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Scarborough, ME
Pleasant Hill School
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Hill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231053000324
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Hill School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Scarborough · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 2.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Hill School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Hill School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Scarborough, ME.
School address
District: Scarborough Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 231053000324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Pleasant Hill School held near 192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 231053000324 · Scarborough, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
180 enr · 11.3:1 · 2.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Scarborough High School (903 students)
Pleasant Hill School held near 192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Hill School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scarborough Hi
Scarborough High School
903 students
- Wentworth Scho
Wentworth School
664 students
- Scarborough Mi
Scarborough Middle School
663 students
- Eight Corners 241
Eight Corners Elementary School
241 students
- Blue Point Sch 214
Blue Point School
214 students
- This school 180
Pleasant Hill School
180 students
What this shows Pleasant Hill School reports 180 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Hill School compares
Pleasant Hill 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 | 11.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.0% | ▼ 94% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Maine - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,793
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 88.9%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, Pleasant Hill School is about as mixed as the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Scarborough Public Schools reports $20,793 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasant Hill School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wentworth School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scarborough Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eight Corners Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Point School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Hill School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Scarborough
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~180 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Hill School
How many students attend Pleasant Hill School?
Pleasant Hill School has 180 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Scarborough, ME. CCD year-over-year: 198 (2022-23) → 192 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Hill School is 11.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant Hill School?
2.0% of students at Pleasant Hill School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Hill School?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Hill School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Scarborough, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Hill School?
Pleasant Hill School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pleasant Hill School rank among elementary schools in Scarborough?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Hill School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Scarborough, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Scarborough on the city page.
What other schools are in Scarborough Public Schools?
Besides Pleasant Hill School, Scarborough Public Schools also operates Scarborough High School (903 students), Wentworth School (664 students), and Scarborough Middle School (663 students). See the Scarborough Public Schools district page for the complete list.