Enrollment
321
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 230771000210
Rose M Gaffney School — Machias, ME
Federal NCES profile for Rose M Gaffney School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 42
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 →
School address
District: Machias Public Schools · 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)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 11.3:1 Maine avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.0%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rose M Gaffney 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
Rose M Gaffney School reports 321 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% 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 29% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 38.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 12% above the Maine average and 27% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 321 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Machias Public Schools spends $16,396 per pupil district-wide, below the Maine average of $23,827 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 47.6% from local sources (property taxes), 45.3% from the state, and 7.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Rose M Gaffney 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▲ 12% | 34.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 66% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 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
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 12% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Maine — lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$16,396
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 321 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Enrollment 321 Top 66% in Maine — larger than 34% of 570 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 11.3:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 38.0% +12% vs state
NCES ID 230771000210
Student demographics
White 95.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 321:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Machias Public Schools, which includes Rose M Gaffney School.
$16,396
Per student
-31%
vs Maine
Avg $23,827
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 47.6%
State 45.3%
Federal 7.1%
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
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Rose M Gaffney School
How many students attend Rose M Gaffney School?
Rose M Gaffney School has 321 students enrolled. It is a other school in Machias, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rose M Gaffney School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rose M Gaffney School is 11.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Maine average of 11.3:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rose M Gaffney School?
38.0% of students at Rose M Gaffney School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rose M Gaffney School?
The largest demographic group at Rose M Gaffney School is White at 95.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Machias, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rose M Gaffney School?
Rose M Gaffney School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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.