Serving 74 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, South Bristol Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ME
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Bristol Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
South Bristol Elementary School's student population of 74 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Bristol Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Bristol Elementary School is 0.02, 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
#112 out of 508 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
n/a
4%
White
99%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Bristol Elementary School's ranking?
South Bristol Elementary School is ranked #112 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend South Bristol Elementary School?
74 students attend South Bristol Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of South Bristol Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Bristol Elementary School?
South Bristol Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Bristol Elementary School offer ?
South Bristol Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is South Bristol Elementary School part of?
South Bristol Elementary School is part of South Bristol Public Schools School District.
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