- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Portland, ME
Presumpscot School
Federal NCES profile for Presumpscot School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 230993001007
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Presumpscot School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Maine schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maine schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- large classes for Maine
- 43.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Presumpscot School has class sizes larger than 72% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Presumpscot School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Portland, ME.
School address
District: Portland Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230993001007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Presumpscot School grew from 230 students in 2022-23 to 243 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 230993001007 · Portland, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 12.1:1 · 43.5% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Portland High School (912 students)
Presumpscot School grew from 230 students in 2022-23 to 243 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 22.4 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Presumpscot School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portland High
Portland High School
912 students
- Deering High S
Deering High School
850 students
- Harrison Lyset
Harrison Lyseth Elem School
489 students
- Amanda C Rowe
Amanda C Rowe School
470 students
- Lyman Moore Mi
Lyman Moore Middle School
470 students
- This school 266
Presumpscot School
266 students
What this shows Presumpscot School reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Presumpscot School compares
Presumpscot 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 | 12.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.5% | ▲ 28% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 45% | - | - |
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.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
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
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,356
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maine avg of $20,907
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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 43.2%
African American 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 5.3%
Largest group: White at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Presumpscot School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Portland Public Schools reports $21,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Presumpscot School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deering High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison Lyseth Elem School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amanda C Rowe School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lyman Moore Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Presumpscot School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Portland
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Harrison Lyseth Elem School
Standard public school
489 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Amanda C Rowe School
Standard public school
470 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Howard C Reiche Community Sch
Standard public school
467 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Gerald E Talbot Community School
Standard public school
394 students 9:1 students per teacher
East End Community School
Standard public school
391 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about Presumpscot School
How many students attend Presumpscot School?
Presumpscot School has 266 students enrolled. It is a public school in Portland, ME. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Presumpscot School?
The student-teacher ratio at Presumpscot 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 Presumpscot School?
43.5% of students at Presumpscot School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Presumpscot School?
The largest demographic group at Presumpscot School is White at 43.2% of enrollment, in Portland, ME. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Presumpscot School?
Presumpscot School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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).
How does Presumpscot School rank among schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Presumpscot School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Portland, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Portland on the city page.
What other schools are in Portland Public Schools?
Besides Presumpscot School, Portland Public Schools also operates Portland High School (912 students), Deering High School (850 students), and Harrison Lyseth Elem School (489 students). See the Portland Public Schools district page for the complete list.