Dike-newell School serves 225 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Attendance Zone: Dike-Newell School's attendance zone covers the entire Bath, ME school district, encompassing approximately 136.8 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 19.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dike-newell School's student population of 225 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
225 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dike-newell School is 0.29, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.1%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-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 schools are Dike-newell School often compared to?
Dike-newell Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Bath School, Phippsburg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Dike-newell School?
225 students attend Dike-newell School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Dike-newell School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dike-newell School?
Dike-newell School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dike-newell School offer ?
Dike-newell School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dike-newell School part of?
Dike-newell School is part of RSU 01 - Lkrsu School District.
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