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RSU 16

Maine · Public School District
5
Schools
1,720
Students
$16,739
Per-Pupil Spend
+17% nat'l
34.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-18pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

RSU 16 is a public school district in Maine serving 1,720 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,739 is above average for a US public school district. 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Elm Street School-Mechanic FallsPK–06245
Minot Consolidated SchoolPK–06223
Poland Community SchoolPK–06436
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Bruce M Whittier Middle School07–08281
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Poland Regional H S09–12535
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,739+17% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
49%
39%
State
48.5%
Local (property tax)
38.7%
Federal
12.8%

Funding is shared between state (49%) and local sources (39%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
1,720
Students
34%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateMaine →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,739 per pupil — 17% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in RSU 16?
RSU 16 has 5 public schools, serving a total of 1,720 students.
What is the graduation rate for RSU 16?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does RSU 16 spend per student?
RSU 16 spends $16,739 per pupil — 17% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in RSU 16?
34% of students in RSU 16 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in RSU 16?
No, RSU 16 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does RSU 16 serve?
RSU 16 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for RSU 16?
The median opportunity score across schools in RSU 16 is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.