- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsfield, ME
Vickery School
Federal NCES profile for Vickery School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231461000763
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vickery School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Maine schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Pittsfield · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Maine
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Vickery School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vickery School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pittsfield, ME.
School address
District: Rsu 53/Msad 53 · Maine
NCES ID 231461000763 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Vickery School held near 228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 231461000763 · Pittsfield, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 10:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Warsaw Middle School (259 students)
Vickery School held near 228 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Vickery School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warsaw Middle
Warsaw Middle School
259 students
- This school
Vickery School
239 students
- Manson Park Sc 80
Manson Park School
80 students
What this shows Vickery School reports 239 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vickery School compares
Vickery 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▲ 14% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in Maine - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$12,798
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, Vickery School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Rsu 53/Msad 53 reports $12,798 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vickery School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manson Park School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vickery School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Pittsfield
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~239 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vickery School
How many students attend Vickery School?
Vickery School has 239 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsfield, ME. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 228 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vickery School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vickery School is 10:1, which is 10% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vickery School?
38.8% of students at Vickery School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vickery School?
The largest demographic group at Vickery School is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Pittsfield, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vickery School?
Vickery School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Vickery School rank among public schools in Pittsfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Vickery School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pittsfield, 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 53/Msad 53?
Besides Vickery School, Rsu 53/Msad 53 also operates Warsaw Middle School (259 students) and Manson Park School (80 students). See the Rsu 53/Msad 53 district page for the complete list.