Enrollment
303
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Farmington, ME
W G Mallett School
Federal NCES profile for W G Mallett School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231480900553
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W G Mallett School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- students per teacher
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
W G Mallett School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W G Mallett School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Farmington, ME.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.2%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W G Mallett School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at W G Mallett School
W G Mallett School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Farmington, Maine, enrolling 303 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 303 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maine median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 118 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #74.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 303 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Rsu 09 also operates Mt Blue High School (720 students) and Mt Blue Middle School (508 students) alongside W G Mallett 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 W G Mallett School compares
W G Mallett 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▲ 30% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in Maine - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$16,427
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 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 91.4%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, W G Mallett School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rsu 09, which includes W G Mallett School.
$16,427
Per student
-18%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 61.0%
Federal 5.4%
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 W G Mallett School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Blue High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mt Blue Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cascade Brook School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy Hill School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cape Cod Hill Elem School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W G Mallett School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~303 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about W G Mallett School
How many students attend W G Mallett School?
W G Mallett School has 303 students enrolled. It is a public school in Farmington, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W G Mallett School?
The student-teacher ratio at W G Mallett School is 10.1:1, which is 9% 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 W G Mallett School?
44.2% of students at W G Mallett School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W G Mallett School?
The largest demographic group at W G Mallett School is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Farmington, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W G Mallett School?
W G Mallett School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 W G Mallett School rank among public schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, W G Mallett School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Farmington, 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 Farmington on the city page.
Is W G Mallett School a good school?
W G Mallett School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median. 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 09?
Besides W G Mallett School, Rsu 09 also operates Mt Blue High School (720 students), Mt Blue Middle School (508 students), and Cascade Brook School (297 students). See the Rsu 09 district page for the complete list.
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