Enrollment
147
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 231479023202
Sumner Middle Sch — Sullivan, ME
Federal NCES profile for Sumner Middle Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 55/100.
👥 Class size 55
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 11.3:1 Maine avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.4%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sumner Middle Sch compares with Maine and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Sumner Middle Sch reports 147 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% above the Maine state mean of 11.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 29% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 34.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 1% above the Maine average and 34% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Rsu 24 spends $51,839 per pupil district-wide, above the Maine average of $23,827 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 62.2% from local sources (property taxes), 22.9% from the state, and 14.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sumner Middle Sch compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Maine state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▲ 1% | 34.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 147 | top 27% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 1% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Maine — lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$51,839
per pupil, district-wide
— above Maine avg of $23,827
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 147 Top 27% in Maine — larger than 73% of 570 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 11.3:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 34.4% +1% vs state
NCES ID 231479023202
Student demographics
White 90.5%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 24, which includes Sumner Middle Sch.
$51,839
Per student
+118%
vs Maine
Avg $23,827
+166%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 62.2%
State 22.9%
Federal 14.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
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Frequently asked questions about Sumner Middle Sch
How many students attend Sumner Middle Sch?
Sumner Middle Sch has 147 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sullivan, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumner Middle Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Sumner Middle Sch is 11.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Maine average of 11.3:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sumner Middle Sch?
34.4% of students at Sumner Middle Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sumner Middle Sch?
The largest demographic group at Sumner Middle Sch is White at 90.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Sullivan, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sumner Middle Sch?
Sumner Middle Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.