- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yarmouth, ME
William H Rowe School
Federal NCES profile for William H Rowe School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231410000650
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William H Rowe School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Yarmouth · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 5.3%
- free-lunch eligible
William H Rowe School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William H Rowe School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Yarmouth, ME.
School address
District: Yarmouth Schools · Maine
NCES ID 231410000650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
William H Rowe School shrank from 281 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE held 23.4 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 231410000650 · Yarmouth, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 10.7:1 · 5.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Yarmouth High School (554 students)
William H Rowe School shrank from 281 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE held 23.4 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
William H Rowe School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Yarmouth High
Yarmouth High School
554 students
- Yarmouth Eleme
Yarmouth Elementary School
476 students
- Frank H Harris
Frank H Harrison Middle School
379 students
- This school
William H Rowe School
246 students
What this shows William H Rowe School reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How William H Rowe School compares
William H Rowe School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.3% | ▼ 84% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Maine - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,119
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 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.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, William H Rowe School is about as mixed as the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Yarmouth Schools reports $21,119 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William H Rowe School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yarmouth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yarmouth Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank H Harrison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William H Rowe School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~246 students)
Frequently asked questions about William H Rowe School
How many students attend William H Rowe School?
William H Rowe School has 246 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yarmouth, ME. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William H Rowe School?
The student-teacher ratio at William H Rowe School is 10.7:1, which is 4% 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 William H Rowe School?
5.3% of students at William H Rowe School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William H Rowe School?
The largest demographic group at William H Rowe School is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Yarmouth, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William H Rowe School?
William H Rowe School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 William H Rowe School rank among public schools in Yarmouth?
By Resource Investment Index, William H Rowe School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Yarmouth, 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 Yarmouth Schools?
Besides William H Rowe School, Yarmouth Schools also operates Yarmouth High School (554 students), Yarmouth Elementary School (476 students), and Frank H Harrison Middle School (379 students). See the Yarmouth Schools district page for the complete list.