Enrollment
266
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.5%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Presumpscot School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Presumpscot School
Presumpscot School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Portland, Maine, enrolling 266 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 266 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maine median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 569 Maine schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 133 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and African American (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
15.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Portland's public schools, it stands alongside Harrison Lyseth Elem School (489 students): Presumpscot School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.1:1 vs 11.9:1).
Portland Public Schools also operates Portland High School (912 students) and Deering High School (850 students) alongside Presumpscot 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 Presumpscot School compares
Presumpscot 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,442
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maine avg of $20,083
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Portland Public Schools, which includes Presumpscot School.
$20,442
Per student
+2%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.1%
State 23.3%
Federal 8.7%
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 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
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
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 (~266 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Presumpscot School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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