- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
W G Mallett School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 231480900553 · Farmington, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 10.1:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt Blue High School (720 students)
W G Mallett School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
W G Mallett School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt Blue High S
Mt Blue High School
720 students
- Mt Blue Middle
Mt Blue Middle School
508 students
- This school
W G Mallett School
303 students
- Cascade Brook
Cascade Brook School
297 students
- Academy Hill S 178
Academy Hill School
178 students
- Cape Cod Hill 169
Cape Cod Hill Elem School
169 students
What this shows W G Mallett School reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How W G Mallett School compares
W G Mallett 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$17,764
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
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.
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
District finance for Rsu 09 reports $17,764 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~303 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.