James Otis Kaler Elementary School serves 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
James Otis Kaler Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maine state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Otis Kaler Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
James Otis Kaler Elementary School's student population of 217 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James Otis Kaler Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of James Otis Kaler Elementary School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#425 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
1%
Hispanic
6%
3%
Black
11%
4%
White
70%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Otis Kaler Elementary School's ranking?
James Otis Kaler Elementary School is ranked #425 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are James Otis Kaler Elementary School often compared to?
James Otis Kaler Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dora L Small Elementary School, Frank I Brown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend James Otis Kaler Elementary School?
217 students attend James Otis Kaler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of James Otis Kaler Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Otis Kaler Elementary School?
James Otis Kaler Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does James Otis Kaler Elementary School offer ?
James Otis Kaler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is James Otis Kaler Elementary School part of?
James Otis Kaler Elementary School is part of South Portland Public Schools School District.
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