- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rockland, ME
South School
Federal NCES profile for South School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231478700530
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Maine schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Maine
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 311
- students enrolled
South School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
South School grew from 265 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 231478700530 · Rockland, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 9.4:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Oceanside High School (494 students)
South School grew from 265 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
South School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oceanside High
Oceanside High School
494 students
- This school
South School
311 students
- Oceanside Midd
Oceanside Middle School
307 students
- Thomaston Gram 164
Thomaston Grammar School
164 students
- Ash Point Comm 158
Ash Point Community School
158 students
- Cushing Commun 74
Cushing Community School
74 students
What this shows South School reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How South School compares
South 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▲ 55% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in Maine - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.0%
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
$23,183
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 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, South School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 13 reports $23,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oceanside Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomaston Grammar School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ash Point Community School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cushing Community School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about South School
How many students attend South School?
South School has 311 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rockland, ME. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South School?
The student-teacher ratio at South School is 9.4:1, which is 15% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 40% 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 South School?
52.8% of students at South School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South School?
The largest demographic group at South School is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Rockland, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South School?
South School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Rsu 13?
Besides South School, Rsu 13 also operates Oceanside High School (494 students), Oceanside Middle School (307 students), and Thomaston Grammar School (164 students). See the Rsu 13 district page for the complete list.