Helen S Dunn Elementary School
Tel:
(207)826-2000
- Helen S Dunn Elementary School serves 142 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 10%.
Top Placements
Helen S Dunn Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Helen S Dunn Elementary School's student population of 142 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 142 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Helen S Dunn Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Helen S Dunn Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.19. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ME) |
| Overall School Rank | #361 out of 525 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 2% |
| Black | 3% | 4% |
| White | 97% | 90% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Greenbush Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, ME Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Helen S Dunn Elementary School is Penobscot Valley High School (9.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hichborn Middle School (9.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Alton Elementary School (7.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Old Town Alton Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 39 students
7.5 miles
22 Argyle Rd
Old Town, ME 04468
(207)394-2331 7.5 PK-3 39 - West Enfield Enfield Station Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 236 students
8.9 miles
561 Hammett Road
West Enfield, ME 04493
(207)732-4141 8.9 PK-5 236 - Howland Hichborn Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 111 students
9.1 miles
23 Cross Street
Howland, ME 04448
(207)732-3113 9.1 6-8 111 - Howland Penobscot Valley High School Grades: 9-12 | 152 students
9.1 miles
23 Cross Street
Howland, ME 04448
(207)732-3111 9.1 9-12 152 - Old Town Indian Island School Grades: K-8 | 104 students
11.9 miles
10 Wabanaki Way
Old Town, ME 04468
(207)827-4285 11.9 K-8 104
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