Total enrollment
1,369
+4 (+0%) vs SY 2020-21
4 schools in RSU 73
Maine · 1,369 students · 2 cities
RSU 73's footprint covers 4 public K-12 schools with combined enrollment of about 1,369 (an average of 342 per school).
4-year change in RSU 73
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How RSU 73 ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Maine | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,369 | #50 of 85 | #5,790 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #53 of 85 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.3:1 | #39 of 85 | #1,349 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 63.0% | #15 of 85 | #2,534 of 8,164 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 12.1% | #57 of 59 | #6,396 of 6,853 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Inside RSU 73
Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 1,446 to 1,369 students (down 5%) and from 108 to 121 full-time teachers (up 12%), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Mountain High School | Jay | High | 09-12 | 425 |
| Spruce Mountain Primary School | Livermore | Elementary | PK-02 | 335 |
| Spruce Mountain Elementary School | Jay | Elementary | 03-05 | 306 |
| Spruce Mountain Middle School | Jay | Middle | 06-08 | 303 |
About RSU 73
RSU 73 is a low-population public-school district in Maine. The district operates 4 schools and educates approximately 1,369 students.
In terms of grade levels, RSU 73 is built around 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.
Per-school enrollment averages around 342 in this district, noticeably above the Maine typical of 293.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,369 students, stayed largely flat from the 1,365 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for RSU 73 discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.