B
Jefferson school district
Public school districtGrades K–8
Serves Jefferson.
Students
215
Schools
1
Spent per student
$14,140
ME $20,630
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
38%
What stands out about Jefferson school district
- School Grade B: better than 64% of Maine districts
- Reading / language arts 7 pts above the state
- Spends 31% less per student than the ME average
- 12 students per teacher
Test scores vs. ME
2020–21Math proficiency82%
State average 81.3%
Reading / language arts92%
State average 85%
Graduation rate (4-year)90%
State average 86.8% · small group: the state reports 80–100%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$14,140 per student · 31% below ME
Spending
Classroom instruction 44%Support & administration 53%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 43%State 48%Federal 9%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
206’20
218’21
235’22
235’23
215’24
Up 4.4% since 2020.
Students
White 97%Black 1%Hispanic <1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Two or more races <1%
Schools in the district
1 public school.
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.