- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sullivan, ME
Sumner Middle Sch
Federal NCES profile for Sumner Middle Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 231479023202
👥 S:T ratio 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sumner Middle Sch earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Maine schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Sullivan · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Maine
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sumner Middle Sch has class sizes smaller than 79% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sumner Middle Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sullivan, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Sumner Middle Sch shrank from 180 students in 2022-23 to 166 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 13.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 231479023202 · Sullivan, ME Middle · SMALL · TRAD
147 enr · 9.2:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Sumner Memorial High School (214 students)
Sumner Middle Sch shrank from 180 students in 2022-23 to 166 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 13.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Sumner Middle Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sumner Memoria
Sumner Memorial High School
214 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Sch
152 students
- This school
Sumner Middle Sch
147 students
- Ella Lewis Sch 79
Ella Lewis Sch
79 students
- Peninsula Sch 65
Peninsula Sch
65 students
- Cave Hill Sch 61
Cave Hill Sch
61 students
What this shows Sumner Middle Sch reports 147 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sumner Middle Sch compares
Sumner Middle Sch 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▲ 1% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 147 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
147
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 21% in Maine - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$22,868
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Sumner Middle Sch is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
District finance for Rsu 24 reports $22,868 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sumner Middle Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ella Lewis Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peninsula Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cave Hill Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sumner Middle Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 5.9:1
- Resource Index
- 75/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~147 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 180 (2022-23) → 166 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumner Middle Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Sumner Middle Sch is 9.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 41% 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 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% of enrollment, in Sullivan, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sumner Middle Sch?
Sumner Middle Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Sumner Middle Sch rank among public schools in Sullivan?
By Resource Investment Index, Sumner Middle Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sullivan, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rsu 24?
Besides Sumner Middle Sch, Rsu 24 also operates Sumner Memorial High School (214 students), Mountain View Sch (152 students), and Ella Lewis Sch (79 students). See the Rsu 24 district page for the complete list.