Kingfield Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Serving 117 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kingfield Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
117 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (ME)
(21-22)
85-89%
82%
85-89%
84%
21-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
92%
86%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Kingfield Elementary School?
117 students attend Kingfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Kingfield Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kingfield Elementary School?
Kingfield Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kingfield Elementary School offer ?
Kingfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kingfield Elementary School part of?
Kingfield Elementary School is part of RSU 58/MSAD 58 School District.

Recent Articles

Opinion: Handcuffing in Public Schools is a Gateway to More Violence
Opinion: Handcuffing in Public Schools is a Gateway to More Violence
Some districts are banning handcuffing, while others are cuffing kindergarteners simply throwing a temper tantrum. Read this editorial to see why this author believes slapping the cuffs on children’s wrists only leads to more behavior issues and violence in their adult lives.
Whooping Cough: Should Vaccinations be Required for Public School Enrollment?
Whooping Cough: Should Vaccinations be Required for Public School Enrollment?
Whopping cough is making a comeback, especially amongst children, prompting health officials to encourage pertussis vaccines and boosters. However, should the pertussis vaccine be required for public school enrollment? Learn about current proposed laws and its ramifications.
What are Common Core Standards and Why Do We Need Them?
What are Common Core Standards and Why Do We Need Them?
With schools nationwide adopting common core standards, we’ll take a look at what they are, their benefits, and how they will change the face of public education.

Quick Links