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RSU 19

Maine · Public School District
5
Schools
1,931
Students
$17,420
Per-Pupil Spend
+21% nat'l
48.2%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

RSU 19 is a public school district in Maine serving 1,931 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,420 is above average for a US public school district. 48% 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 (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Etna-Dixmont SchoolPK–04184
Sebasticook Valley Elementary SchoolPK–04329
Somerset Elementary SchoolPK–04240
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Nokomis Regional Middle School05–08544
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Nokomis Regional High School09–12634
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,420+21% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
32%
State
57.0%
Local (property tax)
32.5%
Federal
10.5%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
1,931
Students
48%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateMaine →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $17,420 per pupil — 21% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in RSU 19?
RSU 19 has 5 public schools, serving a total of 1,931 students.
What is the graduation rate for RSU 19?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does RSU 19 spend per student?
RSU 19 spends $17,420 per pupil — 21% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in RSU 19?
48% of students in RSU 19 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in RSU 19?
No, RSU 19 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does RSU 19 serve?
RSU 19 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for RSU 19?
The median opportunity score across schools in RSU 19 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.