Hall-dale Elementary School

26 Garden Lane
Hallowell, ME 04347
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Top 30%
Serving 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hall-dale Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). 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 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 30% in ME
  • : 85-89% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hall-dale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

School Overview

Hall-dale Elementary School's student population of 309 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
309 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

Hall-dale Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hall-dale Elementary School is 0.24, 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)
#114 out of 512 schools
(Top 30%)
85-89%
82%
85-89%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
3%
5%
White
87%
86%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hall-dale Elementary School's ranking?
Hall-dale Elementary School is ranked #114 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Hall-dale Elementary School?
309 students attend Hall-dale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Hall-dale Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hall-dale Elementary School?
Hall-dale Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hall-dale Elementary School offer ?
Hall-dale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hall-dale Elementary School part of?
Hall-dale Elementary School is part of RSU 02 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 85-89% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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