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RSU 49/MSAD 49

Maine · Public School District
6
Schools
1,895
Students
$16,967
Per-Pupil Spend
+18% nat'l
41.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-11pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

RSU 49/MSAD 49 is a public school district in Maine serving 1,895 students across 6 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,967 is above average for a US public school district. 41% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Albion Elementary SchoolPK–06108
Benton Elementary School01–06545
Clinton Elementary SchoolPK–06253
Fairfield Primary SchoolPK–KG112
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lawrence Jr High School07–08300
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lawrence High School09–12577
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,967+18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
34%
State
51.6%
Local (property tax)
33.5%
Federal
14.9%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (34%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
1,895
Students
41%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateMaine →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,967 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in RSU 49/MSAD 49?
RSU 49/MSAD 49 has 6 public schools, serving a total of 1,895 students.
What is the graduation rate for RSU 49/MSAD 49?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does RSU 49/MSAD 49 spend per student?
RSU 49/MSAD 49 spends $16,967 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in RSU 49/MSAD 49?
41% of students in RSU 49/MSAD 49 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in RSU 49/MSAD 49?
No, RSU 49/MSAD 49 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does RSU 49/MSAD 49 serve?
RSU 49/MSAD 49 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for RSU 49/MSAD 49?
The median opportunity score across schools in RSU 49/MSAD 49 is 44/100. 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.