Buxton Center Elementary School

912 Long Plains Road
Buxton, ME 04093
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 546 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Buxton Center Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 47% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is lower 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 546 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50% in ME
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 77% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

School Overview

Buxton Center Elementary School's student population of 546 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
546 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Buxton Center Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buxton Center Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#367 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
47%
49%
77%
84%
10-14%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
91%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buxton Center Elementary School's ranking?
Buxton Center Elementary School is ranked #367 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Buxton Center Elementary School?
546 students attend Buxton Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Buxton Center Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buxton Center Elementary School?
Buxton Center Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Buxton Center Elementary School offer ?
Buxton Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Buxton Center Elementary School part of?
Buxton Center Elementary School is part of RSU 06/MSAD 06 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 546 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 77% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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