Enrollment
306
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jay, ME
Spruce Mountain Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Spruce Mountain Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231480523150
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spruce Mountain Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Jay · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.2:1
- students per teacher
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Spruce Mountain Elementary School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spruce Mountain Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Jay, ME.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.3%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spruce Mountain Elementary School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spruce Mountain Elementary School
Spruce Mountain Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Jay, Maine, enrolling 306 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 58.3% of students qualify for free meals, 71% above the Maine average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 306 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maine median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 569 Maine schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 62 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #56, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Rsu 73 also operates Spruce Mountain High School (425 students) and Spruce Mountain Primary School (335 students) alongside Spruce Mountain Elementary School.
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 Spruce Mountain Elementary School compares
Spruce Mountain 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▲ 71% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 34% in Maine - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.8%
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
$17,599
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 94.4%
Two or More 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.8, Spruce Mountain Elementary School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 73, which includes Spruce Mountain Elementary School.
$17,599
Per student
-12%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.2%
State 47.9%
Federal 8.9%
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 Spruce Mountain Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spruce Mountain Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spruce Mountain Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spruce Mountain Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary 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 (~306 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Spruce Mountain Elementary School
How many students attend Spruce Mountain Elementary School?
Spruce Mountain Elementary School has 306 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jay, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spruce Mountain Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spruce Mountain Elementary School is 10.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 35% 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 Spruce Mountain Elementary School?
58.3% of students at Spruce Mountain Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spruce Mountain Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Spruce Mountain Elementary School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Jay, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spruce Mountain Elementary School?
Spruce Mountain Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Spruce Mountain Elementary School rank among public schools in Jay?
By Resource Investment Index, Spruce Mountain Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Jay, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jay on the city page.
Is Spruce Mountain Elementary School a good school?
Spruce Mountain Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median. 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 73?
Besides Spruce Mountain Elementary School, Rsu 73 also operates Spruce Mountain High School (425 students), Spruce Mountain Primary School (335 students), and Spruce Mountain Middle School (303 students). See the Rsu 73 district page for the complete list.
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