Serving 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Houlton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 67%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Attendance Zone: Houlton Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 152.9 square miles in Houlton, ME. The typical drive to the school from the furthest edges of the zone, which can be up to 18.1 miles away, generally takes about 15-20 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Houlton Elementary School's student population of 282 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
282 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
The diversity score of Houlton Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-54%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)65-69%
67%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
American Indian
15%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2002–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
81%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.5%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Houlton Elementary School often compared to?
Houlton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mill Pond School, Houlton Southside School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% ME state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% ME state average).
How many students attend Houlton Elementary School?
282 students attend Houlton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Houlton Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Houlton Elementary School?
Houlton Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Houlton Elementary School offer ?
Houlton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Houlton Elementary School part of?
Houlton Elementary School is part of RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District.
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