- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Washington, ME
Prescott Memorial School
Federal NCES profile for Prescott Memorial School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231155000485
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prescott Memorial School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 107
- students enrolled
Prescott Memorial School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Rsu 40/Msad 40 · Maine
NCES ID 231155000485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Prescott Memorial School grew from 95 students in 2022-23 to 108 in 2023-24 (+13.7%).
Teacher FTE added 10.2 → 12.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 231155000485 · Washington, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
107 enr · 10.7:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Medomak Valley High School (561 students)
Prescott Memorial School grew from 95 students in 2022-23 to 108 in 2023-24 (+13.7%). Teacher FTE added 10.2 → 12.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Prescott Memorial School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Medomak Valley
Medomak Valley High School
561 students
- Miller School
Miller School
361 students
- Warren Communi
Warren Community School
286 students
- Medomak Middle
Medomak Middle School
259 students
- Union Elementa 125
Union Elementary
125 students
- This school 107
Prescott Memorial School
107 students
What this shows Prescott Memorial School reports 107 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prescott Memorial School compares
Prescott Memorial School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▲ 18% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 107 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
107
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Maine - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.1%
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
$19,717
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 91.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.8, Prescott Memorial School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 40/Msad 40 reports $19,717 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prescott Memorial School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medomak Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miller School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warren Community School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Medomak Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prescott Memorial School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~107 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Prescott Memorial School
How many students attend Prescott Memorial School?
Prescott Memorial School has 107 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Washington, ME. CCD year-over-year: 95 (2022-23) → 108 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prescott Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prescott Memorial School is 10.7:1, which is 4% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prescott Memorial School?
40.0% of students at Prescott Memorial School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prescott Memorial School?
The largest demographic group at Prescott Memorial School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Washington, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prescott Memorial School?
Prescott Memorial School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Rsu 40/Msad 40?
Besides Prescott Memorial School, Rsu 40/Msad 40 also operates Medomak Valley High School (561 students), Miller School (361 students), and Warren Community School (286 students). See the Rsu 40/Msad 40 district page for the complete list.