School overview
At a glance
Reported students
158
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
15.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.1:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maine elementary enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
204
Carmel Elementary School: 158 reported students.
State peer staffing position
39th percentile
10.1:1 reported; state peer median 10.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Carmel Elementary School
Carmel Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Carmel. It is one of 3 current school records connected to RSU 87/MSAD 23. NCES reports 158 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 elementary schools in Maine with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 211 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.1:1, close to 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (98.1%) and multiracial (1.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 15%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Carmel Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 10.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.7 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?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- Not reported
- Students with disabilities
- 15%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Provision 2
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White98.1%
- Hispanic0.6%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in RSU 87/MSAD 23
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Suzanne M Smith Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
222 reported students
Caravel Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
204 reported students