Serving 45 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dawn F Barnes 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 ≥80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Math Proficiency: ≥80%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Dawn F Barnes Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Limestone, ME, encompassing approximately 41.6 square miles. The area typically requires a 10-12 minute drive to reach the school, with the furthest edge located 7.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dawn F Barnes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Dawn F Barnes Elementary School's student population of 45 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
45 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dawn F Barnes Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.7%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Dawn F Barnes Elementary School?
45 students attend Dawn F Barnes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Dawn F Barnes Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dawn F Barnes Elementary School?
Dawn F Barnes Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dawn F Barnes Elementary School offer ?
Dawn F Barnes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dawn F Barnes Elementary School part of?
Dawn F Barnes Elementary School is part of Caswell School District.
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