Enrollment
143
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 231185000731
Vinalhaven School — Vinalhaven, ME
Federal NCES profile for Vinalhaven School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Rsu 08/Msad 08 · Maine
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.5:1
vs 11.3:1 Maine avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.8%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vinalhaven School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Vinalhaven School reports 143 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 34% below the Maine state mean of 11.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 53% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 24.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 27% below the Maine average and 52% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 64.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Rsu 08/Msad 08 spends $26,042 per pupil district-wide, above the Maine average of $23,827 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 70.9% from local sources (property taxes), 18.5% from the state, and 10.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Vinalhaven School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Maine state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.5:1 | ▼ 34% | 11.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 27% | 34.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 143 | top 27% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 27% 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
7.5:1
students per teacher
— 34% below state mean
Top 7% in Maine — lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
64.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,042
per pupil, district-wide
— above Maine avg of $23,827
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 143 Top 27% in Maine — larger than 73% of 570 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 7.5:1 -34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 24.8% -27% vs state
NCES ID 231185000731
Student demographics
White 98.6%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 98.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 1
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 64.3%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 08/Msad 08, which includes Vinalhaven School.
$26,042
Per student
+9%
vs Maine
Avg $23,827
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 70.9%
State 18.5%
Federal 10.6%
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.
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Vinalhaven School
How many students attend Vinalhaven School?
Vinalhaven School has 143 students enrolled. It is a other school in Vinalhaven, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vinalhaven School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vinalhaven School is 7.5:1, which is 34% lower than the Maine average of 11.3:1 and 53% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vinalhaven School?
24.8% of students at Vinalhaven School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vinalhaven School?
The largest demographic group at Vinalhaven School is White at 98.6%. The school serves a student body in Vinalhaven, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vinalhaven School?
Vinalhaven School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.