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School district or education agency · NCES 2311100

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Fort Kent, ME

Students812

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools3

operational schools · 2023–24

Students812

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$17,139

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictMEUnited States
Academic standing2019
48th percentile52nd percentile49th percentile

This district is 4 percentile points lower than the state figure and 1 percentile points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23
32.8%28.5%27.8%

This district is 4.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 5.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023
$17,397$20,844$19,509

This district is $3,447 per student lower than the state figure and $2,112 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023
$17,139$18,435$15,859

This district is $1,296 per student lower than the state figure and $1,280 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023
$724$947$1,964

This district is $223 per student lower than the state figure and $1,240 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023
$724$278$336

This district is $446 per student higher than the state figure and $388 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023
$3,273$3,348$1,793

This district is $75 per student lower than the state figure and $1,480 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023
$9,924$10,666$8,742

This district is $742 per student lower than the state figure and $1,182 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023
$3,978$4,446$3,769

This district is $468 per student lower than the state figure and $209 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023
$2,749$6,150$11,715

This district is $3,401 per student lower than the state figure and $8,966 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023
$203$818$869

This district is $615 per student lower than the state figure and $666 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24
13:111:115:1

This district is 2.0 students per teacher higher than the state figure and 2.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24
271:1294:1376:1

This district is 23 students per counselor lower than the state figure and 105 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24
205.7216.5138.9

This district is 10.8 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 66.8 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24
45.637.918.5

This district is 7.7 aides per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 27.1 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24
3.74.80.9

This district is 1.1 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 2.8 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24
100.0%99.4%99.0%

This district is 0.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24
0.0%2.9%2.6%

This district is 2.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24
6.9%3.7%2.9%

This district is 3.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools
0.7%4.1%12.0%

This district is 3.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 11.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools
18.5%19.5%14.0%

This district is 1.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools
10.4%5.5%3.9%

This district is 4.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 6.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools
95.7%94.6%95.8%

This district is 1.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24
-1.8%+2.0%+0.5%

This district is 3.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records
33.7%37.6%50.6%

This district is 3.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 16.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment
2.6%3.0%4.5%

This district is 0.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment
9.2%7.6%9.0%

This district is 1.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment
7.0%6.1%6.7%

This district is 0.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate
11.7%11.0%14.4%

This district is 0.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K56 students
6.9%
Kindergarten–grade 5352 students
43.3%
Grades 6–8153 students
18.8%
Grades 9–12251 students
30.9%
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Pre-Kindergarten56
Kindergarten53
Grade 162
Grade 255
Grade 359
Grade 458
Grade 565
Grade 657
Grade 755
Grade 841
Grade 962
Grade 1078
Grade 1155
Grade 1256

Students by race and ethnicity

White755 (93.0%)
Black or African American24 (3.0%)
Hispanic/Latino15 (1.8%)
Two or more races10 (1.2%)
American Indian or Alaska Native3 (0.4%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander3 (0.4%)
Asian2 (0.2%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

56Students enrolled in pre-K
2.8Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent
20.3:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District6.9%
ME3.7%
United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

167All district staff, full-time equivalent
64.7Teachers, full-time equivalent
3School counselors, full-time equivalent
3School psychologists, full-time equivalent
37Instructional aides, full-time equivalent
1Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent
4School administrators, full-time equivalent
10.9Student support staff, full-time equivalent
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Pre-K teachers2.8 FTE
Kindergarten teachers4 FTE
Elementary teachers38.5 FTE
Secondary teachers18.5 FTE
Ungraded teachers1 FTE
Instructional coordinators4.1 FTE
District administrators3.5 FTE
District administrative support5 FTE
School administrative support5 FTE
Library and media support1 FTE
Other support staff24.8 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

56Total completers
56Regular diplomas
0Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%
ME99.4%
United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District0.0%
ME2.9%
United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Teachers and staff

Teacher workforce

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Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

0.7%Students learning English6 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
District0.7%
ME4.1%
U.S.12.0%
18.5%Students receiving IDEA special-education services153 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
District18.5%
ME19.5%
U.S.14.0%
10.4%Students with Section 504 plans86 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
District10.4%
ME5.5%
U.S.3.9%
0.2%English learners also receiving IDEA services2 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment
District0.2%
ME0.6%
U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

95.7%Teachers reported as certified
49Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District95.7%
ME94.6%
United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

762children ages 5 to 17
89estimated to live in families below the poverty line
11.7%about 1 in 9 school-age children
District11.7%
ME11.0%
United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in ME receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Student outcomes

How are students doing?

Four views answer different questions. State test percentages show grade-level expectations; the national research trend shows change over time; graduation and dropout measures describe high-school outcomes.

Nationally comparable trend · 2019–2019

Are results improving over time?

48thlatest estimated national standing
2019

Estimated standing is unchanged from the first year.

Annual dropout · 2023–24

How many high-school students left during the year?

0.0%of students enrolled in grades 9–12
District0.0%
ME2.9%
U.S.2.6%

Lower is better. This annual rate is not the opposite of the graduation rate because the measures use different students and time periods.

State proficiency standards differ and should not be used for cross-state rankings. Graduation ranges and privacy protections are preserved exactly. The academic trend uses Stanford Education Data Archive estimates and is not a state proficiency percentage.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

1High schools
1Elementary schools
1Middle schools
3Rural setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

7.3%Federal
49.4%State
43.4%Local
Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$17,139Total current spending per student
$9,609Instruction per student
$6,678Support services per student
Revenue by source: percentages and dollars
$1MFederal revenue7.3% of total revenue
$7MState revenue49.4% of total revenue
$6.2MLocal revenue43.4% of total revenue
How operating money was used
$9,609Instructionper student
$6,678Student and instructional supportper student
$3,273Special educationper student
$2,064Building operations and maintenanceper student
$713Student transportationper student
$852Food servicesper student
$496Technologyper student
People costs
$8.1MSalaries$9,924 per student
$3.3MEmployee benefits$3,978 per student
Equipment, buildings and debt
$592KEquipmentFY 2023
$592KCapital outlay$724 per student
$0Constructionincluded in capital outlay
$2.2MDebt outstanding at year end$2,749 per student
$11KNew debt issuedFY 2023
$166KDebt principal retiredFY 2023
$0Interest paid on debtFY 2023
Selected federal program revenue
$41KTitle I$50 per student
$51KIDEA special education$62 per student
$65KChild nutrition$79 per student
What changed since FY 2022
Operating spending per student
FY 2022$16,497
FY 2023$17,139
Capital spending per student
FY 2022$1,247
FY 2023$724
Debt outstanding per student
FY 2022$2,907
FY 2023$2,749

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2116.1%

127 of 789 students

2021–2242.3%

329 of 778 students

2022–2332.8%

253 of 772 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

0Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE3 reporting schools
0Security staff FTE3 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools
100%
Calculus1 reporting schools
0%
Biology1 reporting schools
100%
Chemistry1 reporting schools
100%
Physics1 reporting schools
0%
Computer science1 reporting schools
0%
Advanced Placement1 reporting schools
100%
Dual enrollment1 reporting schools
100%
Gifted programs3 reporting schools
67%
International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools
0%
Athletics1 reporting schools
0%

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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