Serving 231 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dora L Small Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher 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 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dora L Small Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Dora L Small Elementary School's student population of 231 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dora L Small Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dora L Small Elementary School is 0.29, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#20 out of 508 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
4%
4%
White
84%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Dora L Small Elementary School's ranking?
Dora L Small Elementary School is ranked #20 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Dora L Small Elementary School often compared to?
Dora L Small Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frank I Brown Elementary School, Dyer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Dora L Small Elementary School?
231 students attend Dora L Small Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Dora L Small Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dora L Small Elementary School?
Dora L Small Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dora L Small Elementary School offer ?
Dora L Small Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dora L Small Elementary School part of?
Dora L Small Elementary School is part of South Portland Public Schools School District.
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