- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bradley, ME
Viola Rand School
Federal NCES profile for Viola Rand School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231478200082
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Viola Rand School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 74
- students enrolled
Viola Rand School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
74 on latest CCD 231478200082 · Bradley, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
74 enr · 10.6:1 · 29.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Old Town High School (531 students)
Viola Rand School CCD stamps from the federal school universe. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Viola Rand School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Old Town High
Old Town High School
531 students
- Old Town Eleme
Old Town Elementary School
488 students
- Leonard Middle
Leonard Middle School
278 students
- This school 74
Viola Rand School
74 students
- Alton Elementa 40
Alton Elementary School
40 students
What this shows Viola Rand School reports 74 students on the CCD universe file.
How Viola Rand School compares
Viola Rand School vs Maine and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 13% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 74 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
74
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 44% in Maine - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.8%
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
$18,568
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Programs
District finance for Rsu 34 reports $18,568 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Viola Rand School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Old Town Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leonard Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alton Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Viola Rand School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 78/100
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 (~74 students)
Frequently asked questions about Viola Rand School
How many students attend Viola Rand School?
Viola Rand School has 74 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bradley, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Viola Rand School?
The student-teacher ratio at Viola Rand School is 10.6:1, which is 5% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 32% 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 Viola Rand School?
29.7% of students at Viola Rand School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Viola Rand School?
Viola Rand School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
What other schools are in Rsu 34?
Besides Viola Rand School, Rsu 34 also operates Old Town High School (531 students), Old Town Elementary School (488 students), and Leonard Middle School (278 students). See the Rsu 34 district page for the complete list.