Serving 103 students in grades Kindergarten-5,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
103 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-89%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-79%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
n/a
4%
White
99%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) 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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% ME state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% ME state average).
How many students attend Nickerson Elementary School?
103 students attend Nickerson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Nickerson Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nickerson Elementary School?
Nickerson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nickerson Elementary School offer ?
Nickerson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Nickerson Elementary School part of?
Nickerson Elementary School is part of Greenville Public Schools School District.
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