Kate Furbish Elementary School serves 616 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kate Furbish Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Kate Furbish Elementary School's student population of 616 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
616 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kate Furbish Elementary School is 0.32, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)65-69%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-74%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
3%
Black
4%
4%
White
82%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% ME state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% ME state average).
How many students attend Kate Furbish Elementary School?
616 students attend Kate Furbish Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Kate Furbish Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kate Furbish Elementary School?
Kate Furbish Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kate Furbish Elementary School offer ?
Kate Furbish Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Kate Furbish Elementary School part of?
Kate Furbish Elementary School is part of Brunswick Public Schools School District.
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