Serving 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gerald E Talbot Community 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Riverton School serves the northwest part of Portland, ME, covering an area of approximately 3.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge lying about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gerald E Talbot Community School's student population of 394 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
394 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gerald E Talbot Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gerald E Talbot Community School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#443 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
40%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.9%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 is Gerald E Talbot Community School's ranking?
Gerald E Talbot Community School is ranked #443 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Gerald E Talbot Community School often compared to?
Gerald E Talbot Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Presumpscot School, Howard C Reiche Community School, Harrison Lyseth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Gerald E Talbot Community School?
394 students attend Gerald E Talbot Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Gerald E Talbot Community School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gerald E Talbot Community School?
Gerald E Talbot Community School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gerald E Talbot Community School offer ?
Gerald E Talbot Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gerald E Talbot Community School part of?
Gerald E Talbot Community School is part of Portland School District.
In what neighborhood is Gerald E Talbot Community School located?
Gerald E Talbot Community School is located in the Riverton neighborhood of Portland, ME.
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