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RSU 71

Maine · Public School District
7
Schools
1,451
Students
$21,841
Per-Pupil Spend
+52% nat'l
45.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-7pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

RSU 71 is a public school district in Maine serving 1,451 students across 7 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,841 is above average for a US public school district. 46% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ames Elementary School02–05126
Captain Albert W. Stevens SchoolPK–05258
East Belfast SchoolPK–0297
Gladys Weymouth Elem SchoolPK–0174
Kermit S Nickerson School03–0560
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Troy A Howard Middle School06–08340
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Belfast Area High School09–12496
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,841+52% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
43%
55%
State
42.6%
Local (property tax)
54.8%
Federal
2.6%

Funding is shared between state (43%) and local sources (55%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
1,451
Students
46%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateMaine →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $21,841 per pupil — 52% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in RSU 71?
RSU 71 has 7 public schools, serving a total of 1,451 students.
What is the graduation rate for RSU 71?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does RSU 71 spend per student?
RSU 71 spends $21,841 per pupil — 52% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in RSU 71?
46% of students in RSU 71 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in RSU 71?
No, RSU 71 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does RSU 71 serve?
RSU 71 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for RSU 71?
The median opportunity score across schools in RSU 71 is 41/100. 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.