Serving 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Helen S Dunn Elementary 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 70-74% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Helen S Dunn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Helen S Dunn Elementary School's student population of 168 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Helen S Dunn Elementary 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 Helen S Dunn Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#456 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
4%
White
94%
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
59%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Helen S Dunn Elementary School's ranking?
Helen S Dunn Elementary School is ranked #456 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Helen S Dunn Elementary School often compared to?
Helen S Dunn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Enfield Station Elementary School, Old Town Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Helen S Dunn Elementary School?
168 students attend Helen S Dunn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Helen S Dunn Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helen S Dunn Elementary School?
Helen S Dunn Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Helen S Dunn Elementary School offer ?
Helen S Dunn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Helen S Dunn Elementary School part of?
Helen S Dunn Elementary School is part of Greenbush Public Schools School District.
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