Serving 196 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Charles A Snow 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
196 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
n/a
4%
White
94%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ME state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% ME state average).
How many students attend Charles A Snow School?
196 students attend Charles A Snow School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Charles A Snow School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles A Snow School?
Charles A Snow School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Charles A Snow School offer ?
Charles A Snow School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Charles A Snow School part of?
Charles A Snow School is part of Regional School Unit 72/Maine School Administrative District 72 School District.
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