B+
St. George Public Schools
Public school districtGrades PK–8
Serves St. George.
Students
206
Schools
1
Spent per student
$25,330
ME $20,630
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
52%
What stands out about St. George Public Schools
- School Grade B+: better than 65% of Maine districts
- Math proficiency 6 pts above the state
- Spends 23% more per student than the ME average
- 9 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 10.8% since 2020
Test scores vs. ME
2020–21Math proficiency87%
State average 81.3%
Reading / language arts87%
State average 85%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$25,330 per student · 23% above ME
Spending
Classroom instruction 55%Support & administration 42%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 85%State 10%Federal 5%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
186’20
187’21
209’22
197’23
206’24
Up 10.8% since 2020.
Students
White 96%Hispanic 3%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.