RSU 21 operates in York County, Maine as a town-based district serving 2,262 students across six schools: four elementary buildings, one middle school, and one high school. The district experienced a 7.5% enrollment decline from the prior year, representing a contraction that may affect future budgeting and resource allocation.
Academically, RSU 21 demonstrates performance above state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 75.6% compared to Maine's 50.0% average, while reading proficiency reaches 81.8% against the state average of 64.2%. The graduation rate of 92.1% exceeds the state average of 86.4%. However, chronic absenteeism is present at 18.7%, suggesting attendance represents an area for focus.
The district operates with a student-teacher ratio of 11.0:1 across 205 teachers. Per-pupil spending of $10,896 falls below the state average of $12,106, yet the district manages a total budget of $58.5 million. Revenue composition reflects strong local investment, with 77.1% derived from local sources, compared to 15.5% state funding and 7.3% federal funding. This funding structure indicates substantial reliance on local property tax revenue, which may constrain flexibility during enrollment declines. The combination of declining enrollment, above-average academic outcomes, and below-average per-pupil spending suggests RSU 21 maintains operational efficiency while navigating demographic shifts.
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Total Students
2,262
Schools
6
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,896
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2022-23
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
75.6%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Targeted Support and Improvement
Maine Achievement Levels:
Source: Maine Department of Education, 2024-25 School Year