- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · York, ME
York Middle School
Federal NCES profile for York Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 231413000654
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
York Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Maine schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in York · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Maine
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
York Middle School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, York Middle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in York, ME.
School address
District: York Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 231413000654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
York Middle School held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 51.7 → 51.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 231413000654 · York, ME Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 9.5:1 · 11.9% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: York High School (498 students)
York Middle School held near 484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 51.7 → 51.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
York Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- York High Scho
York High School
498 students
- This school
York Middle School
482 students
- Coastal Ridge
Coastal Ridge Elementary
332 students
- Village Elemen
Village Elementary School-York
226 students
What this shows York Middle School reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How York Middle School compares
York Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 65% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in Maine - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,422
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maine avg of $20,907
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.0, York Middle School is about as mixed as the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for York Public Schools reports $24,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How York Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coastal Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Village Elementary School-York | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to York Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in York
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about York Middle School
How many students attend York Middle School?
York Middle School has 482 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in York, ME. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at York Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at York Middle School is 9.5:1, which is 14% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 39% 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 York Middle School?
11.9% of students at York Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of York Middle School?
The largest demographic group at York Middle School is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in York, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for York Middle School?
York Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 York Middle School rank among elementary schools in York?
By Resource Investment Index, York Middle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in York, 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 York Public Schools?
Besides York Middle School, York Public Schools also operates York High School (498 students), Coastal Ridge Elementary (332 students), and Village Elementary School-York (226 students). See the York Public Schools district page for the complete list.