Alton Elementary School
Tel:
(207)394-2331
- Alton Elementary School serves 39 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 10%.
Top Placements
Alton Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Alton Elementary School's student population of 39 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 39 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Alton Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Alton Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.19. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ME) |
| Overall School Rank | #174 out of 525 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥50% | 39% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥50% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | 5% | 1% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 93% | 90% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | RSU 34 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, ME Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Alton Elementary School is Old Town High School (8.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Helen S Dunn Elementary School (7.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Helen S Dunn Elementary School (7.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Greenbush Helen S Dunn Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 142 students
7.5 miles
129 Military Rd
Greenbush, ME 04418
(207)826-2000 7.5 PK-8 142 - Old Town Indian Island School Grades: K-8 | 104 students
7.7 miles
10 Wabanaki Way
Old Town, ME 04468
(207)827-4285 7.7 K-8 104 - Milford Dr Lewis S Libby School Grades: PK-8 | 304 students
8.3 miles
13 School Street, 62 Davenport
Milford, ME 04461
(207)827-2252 8.3 PK-8 304 - Old Town Old Town High School Grades: 9-12 | 499 students
8.4 miles
203 Stillwater Avenue
Old Town, ME 04468
(207)827-3910 8.4 9-12 499 - Old Town Leonard Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 306 students
8.6 miles
156 Oak Street
Old Town, ME 04468
(207)827-3900 8.6 6-8 306
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