Serving 185 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alfred Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is approximately equal to 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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alfred Elementary School's student population of 185 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alfred Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alfred 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#206 out of 508 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
n/a
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
22%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Alfred Elementary School's ranking?
Alfred Elementary School is ranked #206 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Alfred Elementary School?
185 students attend Alfred Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Alfred Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alfred Elementary School?
Alfred Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Alfred Elementary School offer ?
Alfred Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Alfred Elementary School part of?
Alfred Elementary School is part of RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District.
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