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RSU 34

Maine · Public School District
5
Schools
1,425
Students
$17,347
Per-Pupil Spend
+21% nat'l
50.3%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
82.0%
Graduation Rate
-4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

RSU 34 is a public school district in Maine serving 1,425 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 82.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,347 is above average for a US public school district. 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 33/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Alton Elementary SchoolPK–0582
Old Town Elementary SchoolPK–05427
Viola Rand SchoolPK–0374
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Leonard Middle School06–08306
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Old Town High School09–12536
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,347+21% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
38%
State
51.7%
Local (property tax)
37.9%
Federal
10.4%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (38%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
1,425
Students
50%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.0%
Opportunity Score33/100
StateMaine →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,347 per pupil — 21% above the national average of $14,347.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 33/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in RSU 34?
RSU 34 has 5 public schools, serving a total of 1,425 students.
What is the graduation rate for RSU 34?
The graduation rate is 82.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does RSU 34 spend per student?
RSU 34 spends $17,347 per pupil — 21% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in RSU 34?
50% of students in RSU 34 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in RSU 34?
No, RSU 34 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does RSU 34 serve?
RSU 34 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for RSU 34?
The median opportunity score across schools in RSU 34 is 33/100. 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.