Enrollment
166
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 231398023148
Wiscasset Elementary School — Wiscasset, ME
Federal NCES profile for Wiscasset Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 69/100.
👥 Class size 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
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: Wiscasset 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)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.9:1
vs 11.3:1 Maine avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.2%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wiscasset Elementary School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Wiscasset Elementary School reports 166 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the Maine state mean of 11.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 44% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 40.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 18% above the Maine average and 22% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 138 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Wiscasset Public Schools spends $23,175 per pupil district-wide, below the Maine average of $23,827 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 64.8% from local sources (property taxes), 28.2% from the state, and 7.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (B-), 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 Wiscasset Elementary 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 11.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▲ 18% | 34.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 31% | — | — |
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
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 18% 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
8.9:1
students per teacher
— 21% below state mean
Top 15% in Maine — lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$23,175
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 138 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 166 Top 31% in Maine — larger than 69% of 570 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 8.9:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 40.2% +18% vs state
NCES ID 231398023148
Student demographics
White 94.0%
Asian 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.2
Students per counselor 138:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wiscasset Public Schools, which includes Wiscasset Elementary School.
$23,175
Per student
-3%
vs Maine
Avg $23,827
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 64.8%
State 28.2%
Federal 7.0%
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
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
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Frequently asked questions about Wiscasset Elementary School
How many students attend Wiscasset Elementary School?
Wiscasset Elementary School has 166 students enrolled. It is a other school in Wiscasset, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wiscasset Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wiscasset Elementary School is 8.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Maine average of 11.3:1 and 44% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wiscasset Elementary School?
40.2% of students at Wiscasset Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wiscasset Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wiscasset Elementary School is White at 94.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Wiscasset, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wiscasset Elementary School?
Wiscasset Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (B-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.