- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Readfield, ME
Readfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Readfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231478800294
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Readfield Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Maine schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Readfield · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Maine
- 13.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Readfield Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Readfield Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Readfield, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Readfield Elementary School held near 216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 231478800294 · Readfield, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
183 enr · 9.2:1 · 13.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Maranacook Community High Sch (385 students)
Readfield Elementary School held near 216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Readfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maranacook Com
Maranacook Community High Sch
385 students
- Maranacook Com
Maranacook Community Middle Sch
290 students
- This school
Readfield Elementary School
183 students
- Manchester Ele 150
Manchester Elementary School
150 students
- Mt Vernon Elem 93
Mt Vernon Elementary School
93 students
- Wayne Elementa 59
Wayne Elementary School
59 students
What this shows Readfield Elementary School reports 183 students on the CCD universe file.
How Readfield Elementary School compares
Readfield Elementary School 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.1% | ▼ 61% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 21% in Maine - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$18,311
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Readfield Elementary School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 38 reports $18,311 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Readfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maranacook Community High Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maranacook Community Middle Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manchester Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt Vernon Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayne Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Readfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 6.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~183 students)
Frequently asked questions about Readfield Elementary School
How many students attend Readfield Elementary School?
Readfield Elementary School has 183 students enrolled. It is a public school in Readfield, ME. CCD year-over-year: 213 (2022-23) → 216 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Readfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Readfield Elementary School is 9.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 41% 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 Readfield Elementary School?
13.1% of students at Readfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Readfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Readfield Elementary School is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Readfield, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Readfield Elementary School?
Readfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Readfield Elementary School rank among public schools in Readfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Readfield Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Readfield, 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 Rsu 38?
Besides Readfield Elementary School, Rsu 38 also operates Maranacook Community High Sch (385 students), Maranacook Community Middle Sch (290 students), and Manchester Elementary School (150 students). See the Rsu 38 district page for the complete list.