- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hiram, ME
Sacopee Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sacopee Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231419000995
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sacopee Valley Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Maine schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hiram · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- large classes for Maine
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sacopee Valley Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sacopee Valley Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hiram, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Sacopee Valley Elementary School grew from 352 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE held 26.7 → 26.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 231419000995 · Hiram, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 14:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Sacopee Valley Middle School (354 students)
Sacopee Valley Elementary School grew from 352 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE held 26.7 → 26.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Sacopee Valley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sacopee Valley Elementary School
364 students
- Sacopee Valley
Sacopee Valley Middle School
354 students
- Sacopee Valley
Sacopee Valley High Sch
261 students
What this shows Sacopee Valley Elementary School reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sacopee Valley Elementary School compares
Sacopee Valley Elementary 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 26% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▲ 30% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Maine - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,728
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 364 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: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.4%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Sacopee Valley Elementary School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Rsu 55/Msad 55 reports $16,728 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sacopee Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacopee Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sacopee Valley High Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sacopee Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~364 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sacopee Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Sacopee Valley Elementary School?
Sacopee Valley Elementary School has 364 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hiram, ME. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sacopee Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sacopee Valley Elementary School is 14:1, which is 26% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sacopee Valley Elementary School?
44.3% of students at Sacopee Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sacopee Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sacopee Valley Elementary School is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Hiram, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sacopee Valley Elementary School?
Sacopee Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Sacopee Valley Elementary School rank among public schools in Hiram?
By Resource Investment Index, Sacopee Valley Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hiram, 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 55/Msad 55?
Besides Sacopee Valley Elementary School, Rsu 55/Msad 55 also operates Sacopee Valley Middle School (354 students) and Sacopee Valley High Sch (261 students). See the Rsu 55/Msad 55 district page for the complete list.