School district or education agency · NCES 2314670

Rsu 57/Msad 57

Alfred, ME

District overview See comparisons

Students2,935

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools7

operational schools · 2023–24

Students2,935

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$15,891

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

52nd percentile52nd percentile49th percentile

This district is about the same as the state figure and 3 percentile points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

26.5%28.5%27.8%

This district is 2.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$17,841$20,844$19,509

This district is $3,003 per student lower than the state figure and $1,668 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$15,891$18,435$15,859

This district is $2,544 per student lower than the state figure and $32 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$282$947$1,964

This district is $665 per student lower than the state figure and $1,682 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$282$278$336

This district is $4 per student higher than the state figure and $54 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$2,833$3,348$1,793

This district is $515 per student lower than the state figure and $1,040 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$9,587$10,666$8,742

This district is $1,079 per student lower than the state figure and $845 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$3,899$4,446$3,769

This district is $547 per student lower than the state figure and $130 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$2,549$6,150$11,715

This district is $3,601 per student lower than the state figure and $9,166 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$870$818$869

This district is $52 per student higher than the state figure and $1 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

12:111:115:1

This district is 1.0 students per teacher higher than the state figure and 3.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

326:1294:1376:1

This district is 32 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 50 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

197.9216.5138.9

This district is 18.6 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 59.0 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

24.437.918.5

This district is 13.5 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 5.9 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

6.54.80.9

This district is 1.7 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 5.6 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

3.5%2.9%2.6%

This district is 0.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.9 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

4.6%3.7%2.9%

This district is 0.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

0.8%4.1%12.0%

This district is 3.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 11.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

18.9%19.5%14.0%

This district is 0.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.9 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

5.9%5.5%3.9%

This district is 0.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

94.3%94.6%95.8%

This district is 0.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+1.1%+2.0%+0.5%

This district is 0.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

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

32.3%37.6%50.6%

This district is 5.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 18.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

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

4.8%3.0%4.5%

This district is 1.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

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

9.1%7.6%9.0%

This district is 1.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

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

10.3%6.1%6.7%

This district is 4.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

5.2%3.1%5.1%

This district is 2.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

7.4%11.0%14.4%

This district is 3.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 7.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K136 students

4.6%

Kindergarten–grade 51,272 students

43.3%

Grades 6–8629 students

21.4%

Grades 9–12898 students

30.6%

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Pre-Kindergarten136

Kindergarten206

Grade 1240

Grade 2211

Grade 3206

Grade 4202

Grade 5207

Grade 6220

Grade 7195

Grade 8214

Grade 9217

Grade 10236

Grade 11222

Grade 12223

Students by race and ethnicity

White2,734 (93.2%)

Two or more races84 (2.9%)

Hispanic/Latino58 (2.0%)

Asian23 (0.8%)

Black or African American21 (0.7%)

American Indian or Alaska Native13 (0.4%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1 (0.0%)

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?

136Students enrolled in pre-K

10.4Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

13.1:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District4.6%

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?

580.7All district staff, full-time equivalent

242.9Teachers, full-time equivalent

9School counselors, full-time equivalent

19.2School psychologists, full-time equivalent

71.5Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

1Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

14.8School administrators, full-time equivalent

47Student support staff, full-time equivalent

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Pre-K teachers10.4 FTE

Kindergarten teachers20.4 FTE

Elementary teachers146 FTE

Secondary teachers65.2 FTE

Ungraded teachers1 FTE

Instructional coordinators9 FTE

District administrators7 FTE

District administrative support12.2 FTE

School administrative support25.6 FTE

Library and media support3.5 FTE

Other support staff118 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?

210Total completers

210Regular diplomas

31Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

ME99.4%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District3.5%

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.

0.8%Students learning English20 students · 6 of 7 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.8%

ME4.1%

U.S.12.0%

18.9%Students receiving IDEA special-education services526 students · 7 of 7 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District18.9%

ME19.5%

U.S.14.0%

5.9%Students with Section 504 plans165 students · 7 of 7 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District5.9%

ME5.5%

U.S.3.9%

0.2%English learners also receiving IDEA services5 students · 7 of 7 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?

94.3%Teachers reported as certified

125Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District94.3%

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.

3,339children ages 5 to 17

246estimated to live in families below the poverty line

7.4%about 1 in 14 school-age children

District7.4%

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 60/Msad 60Berwick, ME2,846 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Gorham Public SchoolsGorham, ME2,851 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →South Portland Public SchoolsSouth Portland, ME2,942 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Scarborough Public SchoolsScarborough, ME2,857 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Saco Public SchoolsSaco, ME2,806 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

5Elementary schools

1High schools

1Middle schools

7Rural 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.

6.2%Federal

36.4%State

57.5%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$15,891Total current spending per student

$8,272Instruction per student

$6,834Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$3.2MFederal revenue6.2% of total revenue

$19MState revenue36.4% of total revenue

$30MLocal revenue57.5% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$8,272Instructionper student

$6,834Student and instructional supportper student

$2,833Special educationper student

$1,870Building operations and maintenanceper student

$1,155Student transportationper student

$785Food servicesper student

$189Technologyper student

People costs

$28MSalaries$9,587 per student

$11.4MEmployee benefits$3,899 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$826KEquipmentFY 2023

$826KCapital outlay$282 per student

$0Constructionincluded in capital outlay

$7.5MDebt outstanding at year end$2,549 per student

$399KNew debt issuedFY 2023

$2.5MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$377KInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$671KTitle I$229 per student

$1MIDEA special education$359 per student

$289KChild nutrition$99 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$15,651

FY 2023$15,891

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$291

FY 2023$282

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$3,306

FY 2023$2,549

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?

2020–2118.9%

506 of 2,672 students

2021–2231.2%

868 of 2,778 students

2022–2326.5%

739 of 2,793 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

1Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE7 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE7 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 programs7 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?

148Out-of-school suspensions7 reporting schoolsSee schools →46In-school suspensions7 reporting schoolsSee schools →80Law-enforcement referrals7 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests7 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-Fi7 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber7 reporting schools

1Student devices reported7 reporting 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?26.5% chronically absent2022–23 · 2,793 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?$15,891current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?326:1 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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