Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Glenburn Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Glenburn Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Bangor, ME, covering approximately 29.1 square miles. Families typically experience a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glenburn Elementary School's student population of 381 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Home of Charger Pride
School Rankings
Glenburn Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glenburn Elementary School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#116 out of 500 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.1%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Glenburn Elementary School's ranking?
Glenburn Elementary School is ranked #116 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Glenburn Elementary School often compared to?
Glenburn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Middle School, Indian Island School, William S. Cohen School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Glenburn Elementary School?
381 students attend Glenburn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Glenburn Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glenburn Elementary School?
Glenburn Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Glenburn Elementary School offer ?
Glenburn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Glenburn Elementary School part of?
Glenburn Elementary School is part of Glenburn School District.
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