Enrollment
423
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.0%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Poland Community School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Poland Community School
Poland Community School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Poland, Maine, enrolling 423 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.0% lands close to the Maine typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 423 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 140 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #66.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 212 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rsu 16 spends $15,544 per pupil, 23% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Rsu 16 also operates Poland Regional H S (506 students) and Bruce M Whittier Middle School (272 students) alongside Poland Community 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 Poland Community School compares
Poland Community 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,544
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 16, which includes Poland Community School.
$15,544
Per student
-23%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.7%
State 48.5%
Federal 12.8%
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 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
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
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 (~423 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Poland on the city page.
Is Poland Community School a good school?
Poland Community School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 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.
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