Enrollment
192
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 231059000024
River View Community School — South Gardiner, ME
Federal NCES profile for River View Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 47
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
River View Community School earns a D Resource Investment Index (48/100), with class sizes larger than 72% of Maine schools.
- D
- Resource Index · 48/100
- 12.2:1
- large classes for Maine
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 192
- students enrolled
School address
District: Rsu 11/Msad 11 · Maine
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 11.3:1 Maine avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.2%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River View Community School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
River View Community School reports 192 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% above the Maine state mean of 11.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 37.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 9% above the Maine average and 28% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 384 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Rsu 11/Msad 11 spends $16,146 per pupil district-wide, below the Maine average of $23,827 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.8% from local sources (property taxes), 52.0% from the state, and 13.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How River View Community School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Maine state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▲ 9% | 34.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 192 | top 39% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
12 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 76% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
192 larger than 19% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 9% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
— 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Maine — lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
21.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,146
per pupil, district-wide
— below Maine avg of $23,827
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 384 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 192 Top 39% in Maine — larger than 61% of 570 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 12.2:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 37.2% +9% vs state
NCES ID 231059000024
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 384:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 11/Msad 11, which includes River View Community School.
$16,146
Per student
-32%
vs Maine
Avg $23,827
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 34.8%
State 52.0%
Federal 13.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about River View Community School
How many students attend River View Community School?
River View Community School has 192 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in South Gardiner, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River View Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at River View Community School is 12.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Maine average of 11.3:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River View Community School?
37.2% of students at River View Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River View Community School?
The largest demographic group at River View Community School is White at 93.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in South Gardiner, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River View Community School?
River View Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.