Serving 263 students in grades 1-3, Bloomfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-3
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 1% in ME)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bloomfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Bloomfield Elementary School's student population of 263 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bloomfield Elementary School is 0.10, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
1%
4%
White
95%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% ME state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% ME state average).
How many students attend Bloomfield Elementary School?
263 students attend Bloomfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Bloomfield Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bloomfield Elementary School?
Bloomfield Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bloomfield Elementary School offer ?
Bloomfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-3
What school district is Bloomfield Elementary School part of?
Bloomfield Elementary School is part of RSU 54/MSAD 54 School District.
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