- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sanford, ME
Sanford Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sanford Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231050023177
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sanford Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Maine schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maine.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Sanford · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- large classes for Maine
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sanford Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sanford Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Sanford, ME.
School address
District: Sanford Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 231050023177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Sanford Middle School held near 923 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 75.6 → 76.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 231050023177 · Sanford, ME Elementary · MID · TRAD
920 enr · 12.3:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Sanford High School (1,115 students)
Sanford Middle School held near 923 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 75.6 → 76.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Sanford Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sanford High S
Sanford High School
1,115 students
- This school
Sanford Middle School
920 students
- Carl J Lamb Sc 436
Carl J Lamb School
436 students
- Margaret Chase 396
Margaret Chase Smith
396 students
- Sanford Pride 383
Sanford Pride Elementary School
383 students
What this shows Sanford Middle School reports 920 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sanford Middle School compares
Sanford Middle 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 | 12.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▲ 7% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 920 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
920
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Maine - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$17,579
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 124 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Sanford Middle School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sanford Public Schools reports $17,579 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sanford Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carl J Lamb School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Margaret Chase Smith | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sanford Pride Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sanford Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~920 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sanford Middle School
How many students attend Sanford Middle School?
Sanford Middle School has 920 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sanford, ME. CCD year-over-year: 939 (2022-23) → 923 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sanford Middle School is 12.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sanford Middle School?
36.5% of students at Sanford Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sanford Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sanford Middle School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Sanford, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sanford Middle School?
Sanford Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Sanford Middle School rank among public schools in Sanford?
By Resource Investment Index, Sanford Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Sanford, 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 Sanford Public Schools?
Besides Sanford Middle School, Sanford Public Schools also operates Sanford High School (1,115 students), Carl J Lamb School (436 students), and Margaret Chase Smith (396 students). See the Sanford Public Schools district page for the complete list.