Line Elementary School

818 Water Street
West Newfield, ME 04095
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Line 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 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 285 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 50% in ME
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

School Overview

Line Elementary School's student population of 285 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
285 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Line 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 Line Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ME)
#206 out of 508 schools
(Top 50%)
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80-84%
81%
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85-89%
85%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
1%
3%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
93%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
This chart display the diversity score of Line Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Line Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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 Line Elementary School's ranking?
Line Elementary School is ranked #206 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Line Elementary School often compared to?
Line Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shapleigh Memorial School, Waterboro Elementary School, Biddeford Primary School by visitors of our site.
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 Line Elementary School?
285 students attend Line Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Line Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Line Elementary School?
Line Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Line Elementary School offer ?
Line Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Line Elementary School part of?
Line Elementary School is part of RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 285 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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