Marcia Buker School serves 199 students.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 199 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Marcia Buker School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
98%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Marcia Buker School?
199 students attend Marcia Buker School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Marcia Buker School students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marcia Buker School?
Marcia Buker School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What school district is Marcia Buker School part of?
Marcia Buker School is part of Richmond School District.
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