Central Elementary School (Closed 2010)

352 School St
New Portland, ME 04961
Central Elementary School serves 29 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
29 students

Showing 2001–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

Showing 2001–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (ME)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

Showing 2001–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
3%
1%

Showing 1999–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓

White
97%
85%

Showing 2001–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
3%
0.06

Showing 2000–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
39%

Showing 2001–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%

Showing 2000–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Central Elementary School?
29 students attend Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Central Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Central Elementary School offer ?
Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Central Elementary School part of?

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