Serving 174 students in grades 3-4, Carrie Ricker 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-4
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carrie Ricker School's attendance zone covers the entire Litchfield school district, encompassing approximately 83.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carrie Ricker School's student population of 174 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
174 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carrie Ricker 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 Carrie Ricker School is 0.06, 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
#367 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
97%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.2%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-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 Carrie Ricker School's ranking?
Carrie Ricker 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?
45-49% 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 Carrie Ricker School?
174 students attend Carrie Ricker School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Carrie Ricker School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carrie Ricker School?
Carrie Ricker School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Carrie Ricker School offer ?
Carrie Ricker School offers enrollment in grades 3-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carrie Ricker School part of?
Carrie Ricker School is part of RSU 04 School District.
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