- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Searsport, ME
Searsport Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Searsport Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231479100026
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Searsport Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Maine schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Searsport · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Maine
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Searsport Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Searsport Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Searsport, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Searsport Elementary shrank from 214 students in 2022-23 to 195 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 231479100026 · Searsport, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
167 enr · 8.3:1 · 53.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Searsport District High School (121 students)
Searsport Elementary shrank from 214 students in 2022-23 to 195 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Searsport Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Searsport Elementary
167 students
- Searsport Dist
Searsport District High School
121 students
- Searsport Dist
Searsport District Middle School
108 students
What this shows Searsport Elementary reports 167 students on the CCD universe file.
How Searsport Elementary compares
Searsport Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▲ 57% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 167 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
167
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 14% in Maine - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.7%
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
$25,080
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maine avg of $20,907
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 167 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: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 98.8%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 98.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.4, Searsport Elementary is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Rsu 20 reports $25,080 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Searsport Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Searsport District High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Searsport District Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Searsport Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~167 students)
Frequently asked questions about Searsport Elementary
How many students attend Searsport Elementary?
Searsport Elementary has 167 students enrolled. It is a public school in Searsport, ME. CCD year-over-year: 214 (2022-23) → 195 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Searsport Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Searsport Elementary is 8.3:1, which is 25% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 47% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Searsport Elementary?
53.3% of students at Searsport Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Searsport Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Searsport Elementary is White at 98.8% of enrollment, in Searsport, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Searsport Elementary?
Searsport Elementary 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 Searsport Elementary rank among public schools in Searsport?
By Resource Investment Index, Searsport Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Searsport, 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 20?
Besides Searsport Elementary, Rsu 20 also operates Searsport District High School (121 students) and Searsport District Middle School (108 students). See the Rsu 20 district page for the complete list.