Enrollment
325
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 231335000934
Waterville Junior High School — Waterville, ME
Federal NCES profile for Waterville Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 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: Waterville Public Schools · 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)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 11.3:1 Maine avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.4%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waterville Junior High School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Waterville Junior High School reports 325 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 30.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% above the Maine state mean of 11.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 29% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 46.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 36% above the Maine average and 10% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 57.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Waterville Public Schools spends $19,811 per pupil district-wide, below the Maine average of $23,827 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.6% from local sources (property taxes), 55.1% from the state, and 16.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), 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 Waterville Junior High 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▲ 36% | 34.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 67% | — | — |
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
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 36% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Maine — lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
57.8%
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
$19,811
per pupil, district-wide
— below 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
2
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 325 Top 67% in Maine — larger than 33% of 570 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Students per teacher 11.3:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 46.4% +36% vs state
NCES ID 231335000934
Student demographics
White 81.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 3.7%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 57.8%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 16
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waterville Public Schools, which includes Waterville Junior High School.
$19,811
Per student
-17%
vs Maine
Avg $23,827
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 28.6%
State 55.1%
Federal 16.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
Educator & family resources
In-depth guides on understanding NCES data, school choice, and education funding.
Understanding NCES data
How CCD, CRDC and EDFacts feed every public-school number you see.
Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Waterville Junior High School
How many students attend Waterville Junior High School?
Waterville Junior High School has 325 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waterville, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterville Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterville Junior High School is 11.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Maine average of 11.3:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waterville Junior High School?
46.4% of students at Waterville Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waterville Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Waterville Junior High School is White at 81.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Waterville, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waterville Junior High School?
Waterville Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.