- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Sylvio J Gilbert School held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 230264000042 · Augusta, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 13.3:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Cony (662 students)
Sylvio J Gilbert School held near 319 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Sylvio J Gilbert School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cony
Cony
662 students
- Cony Middle Sc
Cony Middle School
321 students
- Farrington Sch
Farrington School
306 students
- This school
Sylvio J Gilbert School
305 students
- Lincoln School
Lincoln School
291 students
- Lillian Parks 235
Lillian Parks Hussey School
235 students
What this shows Sylvio J Gilbert School reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sylvio J Gilbert School compares
Sylvio J Gilbert School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,789
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
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.
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
District finance for Augusta Public Schools reports $16,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~305 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.