Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Piscataquis Community 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 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% 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-6
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Piscataquis Community Elementary School's student population of 269 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Piscataquis Community Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piscataquis Community Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#201 out of 512 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
n/a
4%
White
98%
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
41%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piscataquis Community Elementary School's ranking?
Piscataquis Community Elementary School is ranked #201 out of 512 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 82% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Piscataquis Community Elementary School?
269 students attend Piscataquis Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Piscataquis Community Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Piscataquis Community Elementary School?
Piscataquis Community Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Piscataquis Community Elementary School offer ?
Piscataquis Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Piscataquis Community Elementary School part of?
Piscataquis Community Elementary School is part of RSU 80/MSAD 04 School District.
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