Serving 320 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 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Houlton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Houlton Elementary School's student population of 320 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Houlton Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. 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
14:1
11:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
1%
4%
White
88%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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?
320 students attend Houlton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Houlton Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 2% 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 Houlton Elementary School?
Houlton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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
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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