Serving 178 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Elm Street School-east Machias 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 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elm Street School-east Machias ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Elm Street School-east Machias's student population of 178 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elm Street School-east Machias ranks within the top 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elm Street School-east Machias is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#200 out of 508 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
n/a
4%
White
99%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elm Street School-east Machias's ranking?
Elm Street School-east Machias is ranked #200 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Elm Street School-east Machias often compared to?
Elm Street School-east Machiasis often viewed alongside schools like Lubec Consolidated School, Bay Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Elm Street School-east Machias?
178 students attend Elm Street School-east Machias.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Elm Street School-east Machias students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elm Street School-east Machias?
Elm Street School-east Machias has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Elm Street School-east Machias offer ?
Elm Street School-east Machias offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Elm Street School-east Machias part of?
Elm Street School-east Machias is part of East Machias Public Schools School District.
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