- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Somerville, ME
Somerville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Somerville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231478000571
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerville Elementary School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Maine schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Maine.
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32:1
- large classes for Maine
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 32
- students enrolled
Somerville Elementary School has class sizes larger than 99% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Somerville Elementary School shrank from 32 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (-37.5%).
Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 231478000571 · Somerville, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
32 enr · 32:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Windsor Elementary School (288 students)
Somerville Elementary School shrank from 32 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (-37.5%). Teacher FTE added 1.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Somerville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Windsor Elemen
Windsor Elementary School
288 students
- Chelsea Elemen
Chelsea Elementary School
262 students
- Whitefield Ele
Whitefield Elementary School
184 students
- Palermo Consol 111
Palermo Consolidated School
111 students
- This school 32
Somerville Elementary School
32 students
What this shows Somerville Elementary School reports 32 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerville Elementary School compares
Somerville Elementary School 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 | 32:1 | ▲ 188% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▲ 38% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 32 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
32
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
32:1
students per teacher
- 188% above state mean
Top 99% in Maine - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,599
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.8, Somerville Elementary School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Rsu 12 reports $13,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Somerville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chelsea Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitefield Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palermo Consolidated School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- 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 (~32 students)
Frequently asked questions about Somerville Elementary School
How many students attend Somerville Elementary School?
Somerville Elementary School has 32 students enrolled. It is a public school in Somerville, ME. CCD year-over-year: 32 (2022-23) → 20 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerville Elementary School is 32:1, which is 188% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 104% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerville Elementary School?
46.9% of students at Somerville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Somerville Elementary School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Somerville, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerville Elementary School?
Somerville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Rsu 12?
Besides Somerville Elementary School, Rsu 12 also operates Windsor Elementary School (288 students), Chelsea Elementary School (262 students), and Whitefield Elementary School (184 students). See the Rsu 12 district page for the complete list.