- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Turner, ME
Turner Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Turner Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231416000660
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turner Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Maine schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Turner · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- large classes for Maine
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Turner Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turner Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Turner, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Turner Elementary School shrank from 303 students in 2022-23 to 275 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE held 23.4 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 231416000660 · Turner, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 12.8:1 · 18.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Leavitt Area High School (563 students)
Turner Elementary School shrank from 303 students in 2022-23 to 275 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE held 23.4 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Turner Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leavitt Area H
Leavitt Area High School
563 students
- Greene Central
Greene Central School
339 students
- Tripp Middle S
Tripp Middle School
326 students
- Turner Primary
Turner Primary School
308 students
- This school
Turner Elementary School
295 students
- Leeds Central 196
Leeds Central School
196 students
What this shows Turner Elementary School reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Turner Elementary School compares
Turner Elementary School 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 46% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 83% in Maine - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,414
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Turner Elementary School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Rsu 52/Msad 52 reports $15,414 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Turner Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leavitt Area High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greene Central School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tripp Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turner Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leeds Central School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turner Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about Turner Elementary School
How many students attend Turner Elementary School?
Turner Elementary School has 295 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Turner, ME. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 275 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turner Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Turner Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 15% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Turner Elementary School?
18.2% of students at Turner Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turner Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Turner Elementary School is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Turner, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turner Elementary School?
Turner Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Turner Elementary School rank among public schools in Turner?
By Resource Investment Index, Turner Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Turner, 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 52/Msad 52?
Besides Turner Elementary School, Rsu 52/Msad 52 also operates Leavitt Area High School (563 students), Greene Central School (339 students), and Tripp Middle School (326 students). See the Rsu 52/Msad 52 district page for the complete list.