Enrollment
355
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dover-Foxcroft, ME
Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231476123108
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Maine schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- large classes for Maine
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 355
- students enrolled
Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Rsu 68/Msad 68 · Maine
NCES ID 231476123108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.1%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School
Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, enrolling 355 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 355 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 127 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #84.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Rsu 68/Msad 68 spends $9,332 per pupil, 54% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, Rsu 68/Msad 68, also runs Se Do Mo Cha Middle School (313 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School compares
Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▲ 24% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Maine - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,332
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 355 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 91.8%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 68/Msad 68, which includes Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School.
$9,332
Per student
-54%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.0%
State 48.2%
Federal 13.8%
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.
How Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Se Do Mo Cha Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maine, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~355 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School
How many students attend Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School?
Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School has 355 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dover-Foxcroft, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 18% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School?
42.1% of students at Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Dover-Foxcroft, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School?
Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School a good school?
Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Maine schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Rsu 68/Msad 68?
Besides Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School, Rsu 68/Msad 68 also operates Se Do Mo Cha Middle School (313 students). See the Rsu 68/Msad 68 district page for the complete list.
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