Enrollment
308
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Turner, ME
Turner Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Turner Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231416000027
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turner Primary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Maine schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Turner · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Maine
- 16.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Turner Primary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turner Primary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Turner, ME.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.6%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Turner Primary School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Turner Primary School
Turner Primary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Turner, Maine, enrolling 308 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.4:1 is larger than about 97% of Maine schools and 39% above the 11.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 308 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maine median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 117 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #72.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 308 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Rsu 52/Msad 52 spends $15,798 per pupil, 21% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Rsu 52/Msad 52 also operates Leavitt Area High School (563 students) and Greene Central School (339 students) alongside Turner Primary 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 Turner Primary School compares
Turner Primary 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.6% | ▼ 51% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 97% in Maine - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,798
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 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.4, Turner Primary School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 52/Msad 52, which includes Turner Primary School.
$15,798
Per student
-21%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.4%
State 51.4%
Federal 10.2%
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 Turner Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leavitt Area High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greene Central School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tripp Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Turner Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leeds Central School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turner Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~308 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Turner Primary School
How many students attend Turner Primary School?
Turner Primary School has 308 students enrolled. It is a public school in Turner, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turner Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Turner Primary School is 15.4:1, which is 39% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Turner Primary School?
16.6% of students at Turner Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turner Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Turner Primary School is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Turner, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turner Primary School?
Turner Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Turner Primary School rank among public schools in Turner?
By Resource Investment Index, Turner Primary 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. See all public schools in Turner on the city page.
Is Turner Primary School a good school?
Turner Primary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Rsu 52/Msad 52?
Besides Turner Primary 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.
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