- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Poland, ME
Poland Community School
Federal NCES profile for Poland Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231477500265
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poland Community School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Maine schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Poland · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- large classes for Maine
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Poland Community School has class sizes larger than 72% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poland Community School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Poland, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Poland Community School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 231477500265 · Poland, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 12.1:1 · 30.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Poland Regional H S (506 students)
Poland Community School held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Poland Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Poland Regiona
Poland Regional H S
506 students
- This school
Poland Community School
423 students
- Bruce M Whitti
Bruce M Whittier Middle School
272 students
- Elm Street Sch
Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls
241 students
- Minot Consolid
Minot Consolidated School
229 students
What this shows Poland Community School reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poland Community School compares
Poland Community 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 12% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Maine - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.4%
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
$15,869
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Poland Community School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 16 reports $15,869 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Poland Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland Regional H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bruce M Whittier Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minot Consolidated School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poland Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~423 students)
Frequently asked questions about Poland Community School
How many students attend Poland Community School?
Poland Community School has 423 students enrolled. It is a public school in Poland, ME. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poland Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Poland Community School is 12.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Poland Community School?
30.0% of students at Poland Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poland Community School?
The largest demographic group at Poland Community School is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Poland, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poland Community School?
Poland Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Poland Community School rank among public schools in Poland?
By Resource Investment Index, Poland Community School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Poland, 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 Rsu 16?
Besides Poland Community School, Rsu 16 also operates Poland Regional H S (506 students), Bruce M Whittier Middle School (272 students), and Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls (241 students). See the Rsu 16 district page for the complete list.