D−
Regional School Unit 04
Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 3 towns
Serves Sabattus, Litchfield and Wales.
Students
1,269
Schools
5
Spent per student
$18,624
ME $20,630
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
51%
Debt
$0.1M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Regional School Unit 04
- School Grade D−: better than 4% of Maine districts
- Math proficiency 13 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 14 pts below the state
- Spends 10% less per student than the ME average
- 12 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 5.7% since 2021
- Debt of $0.1M, about $73 per student
Test scores vs. ME
2020–21Math proficiency68%
State average 81.3%
Reading / language arts71%
State average 85%
Graduation rate (4-year)82%
State average 86.8%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$18,624 per student · 10% below ME
Spending
Classroom instruction 48%Support & administration 48%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 40%State 50%Federal 10%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
1,345’21
1,300’22
1,278’23
1,269’24
Down 5.7% since 2021.
Students
White 94%Hispanic 3%Two or more races 2%Black <1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
Schools in the district
5 public schools.
Towns served
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.