Enrollment
476
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Yarmouth, ME
Yarmouth Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Yarmouth Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231410000651
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yarmouth Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Maine schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Yarmouth · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- large classes for Maine
- 7.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Yarmouth Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yarmouth Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Yarmouth, ME.
School address
District: Yarmouth Schools · Maine
NCES ID 231410000651 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.2%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Yarmouth Elementary School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Yarmouth Elementary School
Yarmouth Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Yarmouth, Maine, enrolling 476 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.2% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Maine average.
Enrollment of 476 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 67 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #29.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 476 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Yarmouth Schools also operates Yarmouth High School (554 students) and Frank H Harrison Middle School (379 students) alongside Yarmouth Elementary 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 Yarmouth Elementary School compares
Yarmouth Elementary 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.2% | ▼ 79% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Maine - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,485
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 476 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
- 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 84.2%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Yarmouth Elementary School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Yarmouth Schools, which includes Yarmouth Elementary School.
$18,485
Per student
-8%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.6%
State 27.5%
Federal 2.9%
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 Yarmouth Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yarmouth High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank H Harrison Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William H Rowe School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yarmouth Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~476 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Yarmouth Elementary School
How many students attend Yarmouth Elementary School?
Yarmouth Elementary School has 476 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Yarmouth, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yarmouth Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yarmouth Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 16% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yarmouth Elementary School?
7.2% of students at Yarmouth Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yarmouth Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Yarmouth Elementary School is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Yarmouth, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yarmouth Elementary School?
Yarmouth Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Yarmouth Elementary School rank among public schools in Yarmouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Yarmouth Elementary School ranks #3 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. See all public schools in Yarmouth on the city page.
Is Yarmouth Elementary School a good school?
Yarmouth Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Maine schools. 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 Yarmouth Schools?
Besides Yarmouth Elementary School, Yarmouth Schools also operates Yarmouth High School (554 students), Frank H Harrison Middle School (379 students), and William H Rowe School (246 students). See the Yarmouth Schools district page for the complete list.
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