Lillian Parks Hussey School in Augusta, ME

At a glance

Reported students

235

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

17.2

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–06

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Maine elementary enrollment

56th percentile

Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

305.5

Lillian Parks Hussey School: 235 reported students.

State peer staffing position

95th percentile

13.7:1 reported; state peer median 10.6:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 260
Teachers (FTE): 18.6
Student–teacher ratio: 14:1

What the reported data says about Lillian Parks Hussey School

Lillian Parks Hussey School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Augusta. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Augusta Public Schools. NCES reports 235 students for 2024–25.

Among 331 elementary schools in Maine with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 211 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, above the Maine median of 10.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (82.1%) and multiracial (6.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 15.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Lillian Parks Hussey School

1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 15.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 47.2%
Lunch program: Yes under Provision 2

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White82.1%
Hispanic3.8%
Black2.1%
Asian5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial6.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Lincoln School

Elementary · Grades KG–06

291 reported students

Sylvio J Gilbert School

Elementary · Grades PK–06

305 reported students

Farrington School

Elementary · Grades KG–06

306 reported students

Cony Middle School

Middle · Grades 07–08

321 reported students

Capital Area Technical Center

Other · Grades Not reported

Enrollment not reported

Cony

High · Grades 09–12

662 reported students

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Public schools near Lillian Parks Hussey School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Farrington School Elementary · Augusta Public Schools	KG–06	306	1.1 mi
Sylvio J Gilbert School Elementary · Augusta Public Schools	PK–06	305	1.3 mi
Lincoln School Elementary · Augusta Public Schools	KG–06	291	1.4 mi
Hall-Dale Elementary Sch Elementary · Rsu 02	PK–05	311	2.9 mi
Chelsea Elementary School Elementary · Rsu 12	PK–08	262	4.7 mi
Manchester Elementary School Elementary · Rsu 38	PK–05	150	5.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Lillian Parks Hussey School

What grades does Lillian Parks Hussey School serve?

Lillian Parks Hussey School reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Augusta Public Schools.

How many students attend Lillian Parks Hussey School?

Lillian Parks Hussey School reported 235 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 331 Maine elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 260 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Lillian Parks Hussey School?

The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 235 students and 17.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maine median for the same school level is 10.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Lillian Parks Hussey School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Lillian Parks Hussey School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Augusta Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Lillian Parks Hussey School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

47.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Lillian Parks Hussey School in?

Lillian Parks Hussey School is part of Augusta Public Schools, based in Augusta, ME, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Lillian Parks Hussey School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Farrington School (1.1 mi), Sylvio J Gilbert School (1.3 mi), Lincoln School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.