- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Turner Primary School held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 231416000027 · Turner, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 15.4:1 · 16.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Leavitt Area High School (563 students)
Turner Primary School held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Turner Primary 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
- This school
Turner Primary School
308 students
- Turner Element
Turner Elementary School
295 students
- Leeds Central 196
Leeds Central School
196 students
What this shows Turner Primary School reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Turner Primary School compares
Turner Primary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,414
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 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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~308 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.