Enrollment
85
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Steep Falls, ME
Steep Falls Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Steep Falls Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231179000543
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steep Falls Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Maine schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Maine
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 85
- students enrolled
Steep Falls Elementary School has class sizes larger than 99% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Rsu 06/Msad 06 · Maine
NCES ID 231179000543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+92% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.1%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Steep Falls Elementary School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Steep Falls Elementary School
Steep Falls Elementary School is a small elementary school in Steep Falls, Maine, enrolling 85 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.3:1 is larger than about 99% of Maine schools and 92% above the 11.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 85 puts it in the smaller third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Among 47 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #39, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 213 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Rsu 06/Msad 06 also operates Bonny Eagle High School (1,027 students) and Bonny Eagle Middle School (712 students) alongside Steep Falls 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 Steep Falls Elementary School compares
Steep Falls 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 92% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 20% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 85 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
85
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 92% above state mean
Top 99% in Maine - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$16,246
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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 90.6%
Asian 4.7%
African American 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.6, Steep Falls Elementary School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 06/Msad 06, which includes Steep Falls Elementary School.
$16,246
Per student
-19%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 42.9%
Federal 9.8%
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 Steep Falls Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonny Eagle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bonny Eagle Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buxton Center Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edna Libby Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hollis School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Steep Falls Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~85 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Steep Falls Elementary School
How many students attend Steep Falls Elementary School?
Steep Falls Elementary School has 85 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Steep Falls, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steep Falls Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Steep Falls Elementary School is 21.3:1, which is 92% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Steep Falls Elementary School?
27.1% of students at Steep Falls Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steep Falls Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Steep Falls Elementary School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Steep Falls, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steep Falls Elementary School?
Steep Falls Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Steep Falls Elementary School a good school?
Steep Falls Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 06/Msad 06?
Besides Steep Falls Elementary School, Rsu 06/Msad 06 also operates Bonny Eagle High School (1,027 students), Bonny Eagle Middle School (712 students), and Buxton Center Elementary School (552 students). See the Rsu 06/Msad 06 district page for the complete list.
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