Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Calais 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Calais Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Calais, ME, covering approximately 40.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Calais Elementary School's student population of 250 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
250 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Calais 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 Calais Elementary School is 0.22, 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calais Elementary School's ranking?
Calais Elementary School is ranked #190 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Calais Elementary School often compared to?
Calais Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sipayik Elementary School, Indian Township School, Alexander Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 Calais Elementary School?
250 students attend Calais Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Calais Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Calais Elementary School?
Calais Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Calais Elementary School offer ?
Calais Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Calais Elementary School part of?
Calais Elementary School is part of Calais School District.
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