School district or education agency · NCES 2314240

Rsu 51/Msad 51

Cumberland, ME

District overview See comparisons

Students2,193

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools4

operational schools · 2023–24

Students2,193

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$21,107

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

77th percentile52nd percentile49th percentile

This district is 25 percentile points higher than the state figure and 28 percentile points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

13.4%28.5%27.8%

This district is 15.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 14.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$22,947$20,844$19,509

This district is $2,103 per student higher than the state figure and $3,438 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$21,107$18,435$15,859

This district is $2,672 per student higher than the state figure and $5,248 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$218$947$1,964

This district is $729 per student lower than the state figure and $1,746 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$218$278$336

This district is $60 per student lower than the state figure and $118 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$3,472$3,348$1,793

This district is $124 per student higher than the state figure and $1,679 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$12,509$10,666$8,742

This district is $1,843 per student higher than the state figure and $3,767 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$4,976$4,446$3,769

This district is $530 per student higher than the state figure and $1,207 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$3,111$6,150$11,715

This district is $3,039 per student lower than the state figure and $8,604 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$1,298$818$869

This district is $480 per student higher than the state figure and $429 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

11:111:115:1

This district is about the same as the state figure and 4.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

296:1294:1376:1

This district is 2 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 80 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

278.3216.5138.9

This district is 61.8 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 139.4 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

29.737.918.5

This district is 8.2 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 11.2 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

5.84.80.9

This district is 1.0 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 4.9 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

1.5%3.7%2.9%

This district is 2.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

0.3%4.1%12.0%

This district is 3.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 11.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

12.4%19.5%14.0%

This district is 7.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

9.0%5.5%3.9%

This district is 3.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 5.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

98.5%94.6%95.8%

This district is 3.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+4.3%+2.0%+0.5%

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

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

4.0%37.6%50.6%

This district is 33.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 46.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.6%3.0%4.5%

This district is 2.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

2.3%7.6%9.0%

This district is 5.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

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

1.6%6.1%6.7%

This district is 4.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 5.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.1%3.1%5.1%

This district is 3.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 5.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

2.6%11.0%14.4%

This district is 8.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 11.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K32 students

1.5%

Kindergarten–grade 51,066 students

48.6%

Grades 6–8482 students

22.0%

Grades 9–12613 students

28.0%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten32

Kindergarten145

Grade 1188

Grade 2196

Grade 3176

Grade 4195

Grade 5166

Grade 6167

Grade 7170

Grade 8145

Grade 9165

Grade 10153

Grade 11146

Grade 12149

Students by race and ethnicity

White2,001 (91.2%)

Two or more races89 (4.1%)

Hispanic/Latino59 (2.7%)

Asian20 (0.9%)

Black or African American15 (0.7%)

American Indian or Alaska Native4 (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?

32Students enrolled in pre-K

1.6Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

20.6:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District1.5%

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?

610.3All district staff, full-time equivalent

207.7Teachers, full-time equivalent

7.4School counselors, full-time equivalent

12.7School psychologists, full-time equivalent

65.2Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

3Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

8School administrators, full-time equivalent

222.7Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Pre-K teachers1.6 FTE

Kindergarten teachers14 FTE

Elementary teachers125.8 FTE

Secondary teachers65.8 FTE

Ungraded teachers0.6 FTE

Instructional coordinators2.6 FTE

District administrators8 FTE

District administrative support8.2 FTE

School administrative support9.8 FTE

Library and media support3.7 FTE

Other support staff51.3 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?

147Total completers

147Regular 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.

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.

0.3%Students learning English6 students · 3 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.3%

ME4.1%

U.S.12.0%

12.4%Students receiving IDEA special-education services256 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District12.4%

ME19.5%

U.S.14.0%

9.0%Students with Section 504 plans186 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District9.0%

ME5.5%

U.S.3.9%

0.1%English learners also receiving IDEA services3 students · 4 of 4 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.1%

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?

98.5%Teachers reported as certified

32Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District98.5%

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.

2,392children ages 5 to 17

61estimated to live in families below the poverty line

2.6%about 1 in 38 school-age children

District2.6%

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.

Rsu 22Hampden, ME2,170 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Rsu 35/Msad 35South Berwick, ME2,134 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Rsu 05Durham, ME2,089 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Rsu 09Wilton, ME2,251 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Rsu 54/Msad 54Skowhegan, ME2,238 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

1High schools

1Middle schools

2Elementary schools

4Suburb 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.

2%Federal

32.2%State

65.8%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$21,107Total current spending per student

$12,142Instruction per student

$8,389Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$976KFederal revenue2% of total revenue

$15.9MState revenue32.2% of total revenue

$32.5MLocal revenue65.8% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$12,142Instructionper student

$8,389Student and instructional supportper student

$3,472Special educationper student

$2,890Building operations and maintenanceper student

$837Student transportationper student

$576Food servicesper student

$200Technologyper student

People costs

$26.9MSalaries$12,509 per student

$10.7MEmployee benefits$4,976 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$470KEquipmentFY 2023

$470KCapital outlay$218 per student

$0Constructionincluded in capital outlay

$6.7MDebt outstanding at year end$3,111 per student

$96KNew debt issuedFY 2023

$2.8MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$726KInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$114KTitle I$53 per student

$533KIDEA special education$248 per student

$188KChild nutrition$87 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$19,859

FY 2023$21,107

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$364

FY 2023$218

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$4,470

FY 2023$3,111

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?

2020–219.2%

190 of 2,064 students

2021–2214.1%

291 of 2,070 students

2022–2313.4%

284 of 2,121 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

1Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE4 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE4 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

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs4 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Athletics1 reporting schools

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?

15Out-of-school suspensions4 reporting schoolsSee schools →14In-school suspensions4 reporting schoolsSee schools →3Law-enforcement referrals4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests4 reporting schoolsSee schools →6Physical restraint2 reporting schoolsSee schools →2Seclusion1 reporting schoolsSee 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?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi4 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber4 reporting schools

1Student devices reported4 reporting schools

0Weapon-possession reports4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats involving a weapon4 reporting schoolsSee schools →5Threats without a weapon4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks involving a weapon4 reporting schoolsSee schools →2Attacks without a weapon4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Firearm incidents4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies without a weapon4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies involving a weapon4 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Homicide incidents4 reporting schoolsSee schools →

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.

Are students making academic progress?1 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2019Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?13.4% chronically absent2022–23 · 2,121 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?No comparable trendCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?No comparable group resultSuppressed or unavailableExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$21,107current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?296:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

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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