Serving 139 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Katahdin 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Katahdin Elementary School's student population of 139 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Katahdin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Katahdin Elementary School is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#482 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)40-44%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
95%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Katahdin Elementary School's ranking?
Katahdin Elementary School is ranked #482 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Katahdin Elementary School?
139 students attend Katahdin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Katahdin Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Katahdin Elementary School?
Katahdin Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Katahdin Elementary School offer ?
Katahdin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Katahdin Elementary School part of?
Katahdin Elementary School is part of RSU 89 School District.
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