East Grand School

31 Houlton Road
Danforth, ME 04424
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 143 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, East Grand School ranks in the top 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 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 143 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in ME)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Grand School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

East Grand School's student population of 143 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

East Grand School ranks within the top 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Grand School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#190 out of 500 schools
(Top 50%)
45-49%
49%
85-89%
84%
40-59%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
94%
86%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
≥50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Grand School's ranking?
East Grand School is ranked #190 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Grand School?
The graduation rate of East Grand School is 50%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend East Grand School?
143 students attend East Grand School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of East Grand School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Grand School?
East Grand School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does East Grand School offer ?
East Grand School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Grand School part of?

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 143 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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