Enrollment
305
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Augusta, ME
Sylvio J Gilbert School
Federal NCES profile for Sylvio J Gilbert School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 230264000042
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sylvio J Gilbert School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Maine schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- large classes for Maine
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sylvio J Gilbert School has class sizes larger than 87% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sylvio J Gilbert School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Augusta, ME.
School address
District: Augusta Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230264000042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.3%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sylvio J Gilbert School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sylvio J Gilbert School
Sylvio J Gilbert School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Augusta, Maine, enrolling 305 students.
Class loads run heavy: 13.3:1 is larger than about 87% of Maine schools and 20% above the 11.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 305 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maine median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Among 100 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #72, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Augusta's public schools, it stands alongside Maine Virtual Academy (475 students): Sylvio J Gilbert School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 14.4:1).
Augusta Public Schools also operates Cony (662 students) and Cony Middle School (321 students) alongside Sylvio J Gilbert 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 Sylvio J Gilbert School compares
Sylvio J Gilbert 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▲ 45% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Maine - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.5%
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
$17,156
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 84.9%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Sylvio J Gilbert School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Augusta Public Schools, which includes Sylvio J Gilbert School.
$17,156
Per student
-15%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.4%
State 56.8%
Federal 2.8%
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 Sylvio J Gilbert School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cony | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cony Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Farrington School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lillian Parks Hussey School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sylvio J Gilbert School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Augusta
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~305 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sylvio J Gilbert School
How many students attend Sylvio J Gilbert School?
Sylvio J Gilbert School has 305 students enrolled. It is a public school in Augusta, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sylvio J Gilbert School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sylvio J Gilbert School is 13.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sylvio J Gilbert School?
49.3% of students at Sylvio J Gilbert School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sylvio J Gilbert School?
The largest demographic group at Sylvio J Gilbert School is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Augusta, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sylvio J Gilbert School?
Sylvio J Gilbert School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
How does Sylvio J Gilbert School rank among public schools in Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Sylvio J Gilbert School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Augusta, 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 Augusta on the city page.
Is Sylvio J Gilbert School a good school?
Sylvio J Gilbert School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Augusta Public Schools?
Besides Sylvio J Gilbert School, Augusta Public Schools also operates Cony (662 students), Cony Middle School (321 students), and Farrington School (306 students). See the Augusta Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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