Serving 141 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Limestone Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Limestone Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Limestone Community School's student population of 141 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Limestone Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Limestone Community School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#450 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
n/a
4%
White
97%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Limestone Community School's ranking?
Limestone Community School is ranked #450 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Limestone Community School?
141 students attend Limestone Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Limestone Community School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Limestone Community School?
Limestone Community School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Limestone Community School offer ?
Limestone Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Limestone Community School part of?
Limestone Community School is part of Limestone Public Schools School District.
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