Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Boothbay Region Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 49%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Boothbay Region Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Boothbay Harbor school district, covering approximately 81 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.4 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boothbay Region Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Boothbay Region Elementary School's student population of 307 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Boothbay Region Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boothbay Region Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#190 out of 500 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
4%
Black
1%
5%
White
91%
85%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.4%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boothbay Region Elementary School's ranking?
Boothbay Region Elementary School is ranked #190 out of 500 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Boothbay Region Elementary School?
307 students attend Boothbay Region Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Boothbay Region Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boothbay Region Elementary School?
Boothbay Region Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Boothbay Region Elementary School offer ?
Boothbay Region Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Boothbay Region Elementary School part of?
Boothbay Region Elementary School is part of Boothbay-Boothbay HBR Csd School District.
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