- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cape Elizabeth, ME
Pond Cove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pond Cove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 230393000110
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pond Cove Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Maine schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Cape Elizabeth · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- large classes for Maine
- 4.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pond Cove Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pond Cove Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cape Elizabeth, ME.
School address
District: Cape Elizabeth Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230393000110 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Pond Cove Elementary held near 569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.9 → 43.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 230393000110 · Cape Elizabeth, ME Elementary · MID · TRAD
579 enr · 13.8:1 · 4.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Cape Elizabeth High School (471 students)
Pond Cove Elementary held near 569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.9 → 43.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Pond Cove Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pond Cove Elementary
579 students
- Cape Elizabeth
Cape Elizabeth High School
471 students
- Cape Elizabeth
Cape Elizabeth Middle School
448 students
What this shows Pond Cove Elementary reports 579 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pond Cove Elementary compares
Pond Cove Elementary 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.8% | ▼ 86% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Maine - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,822
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
Counselors0.9 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 83.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.7, Pond Cove Elementary is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cape Elizabeth Public Schools reports $20,822 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pond Cove Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Elizabeth High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cape Elizabeth Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pond Cove Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Cape Elizabeth
1 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 (~579 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pond Cove Elementary
How many students attend Pond Cove Elementary?
Pond Cove Elementary has 579 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cape Elizabeth, ME. CCD year-over-year: 557 (2022-23) → 569 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pond Cove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pond Cove Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pond Cove Elementary?
4.8% of students at Pond Cove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pond Cove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pond Cove Elementary is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in Cape Elizabeth, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pond Cove Elementary?
Pond Cove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Pond Cove Elementary rank among public schools in Cape Elizabeth?
By Resource Investment Index, Pond Cove Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cape Elizabeth, 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 Cape Elizabeth Public Schools?
Besides Pond Cove Elementary, Cape Elizabeth Public Schools also operates Cape Elizabeth High School (471 students) and Cape Elizabeth Middle School (448 students). See the Cape Elizabeth Public Schools district page for the complete list.