Enrollment
259
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsfield, ME
Warsaw Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Warsaw Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231461000764
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warsaw Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Pittsfield · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Warsaw Middle School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warsaw Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pittsfield, ME.
School address
District: Rsu 53/Msad 53 · Maine
NCES ID 231461000764 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.0%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Warsaw Middle School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Warsaw Middle School
Warsaw Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Pittsfield, Maine, enrolling 259 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 259 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maine median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 135 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #52.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 259 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rsu 53/Msad 53 spends $13,100 per pupil, 35% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Pittsfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Vickery School (239 students): Warsaw Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (10.4:1 vs 10:1).
Rsu 53/Msad 53 also operates Vickery School (239 students) and Manson Park School (80 students) alongside Warsaw Middle 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 Warsaw Middle School compares
Warsaw Middle 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▲ 26% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 39% in Maine - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.5%
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
$13,100
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
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 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 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 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Warsaw Middle 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 53/Msad 53, which includes Warsaw Middle School.
$13,100
Per student
-35%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.6%
State 51.5%
Federal 11.9%
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 Warsaw Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vickery 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 Warsaw Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~259 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Warsaw Middle School
How many students attend Warsaw Middle School?
Warsaw Middle School has 259 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsfield, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warsaw Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Warsaw Middle School is 10.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 34% 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 Warsaw Middle School?
43.0% of students at Warsaw Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warsaw Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Warsaw Middle School is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Pittsfield, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warsaw Middle School?
Warsaw Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Warsaw Middle School rank among public schools in Pittsfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Warsaw Middle School ranks #2 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. See all public schools in Pittsfield on the city page.
Is Warsaw Middle School a good school?
Warsaw Middle School earns 46/100 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 53/Msad 53?
Besides Warsaw Middle School, Rsu 53/Msad 53 also operates Vickery School (239 students) and Manson Park School (80 students). See the Rsu 53/Msad 53 district page for the complete list.
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