Line Elementary School

818 Water Street
West Newfield, ME 04095
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Line 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 285 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50% in ME
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

School Overview

Line Elementary School's student population of 285 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
285 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

Line 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 Line Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (ME)
#328 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
50-54%
49%
80-84%
84%
11-19%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
93%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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 Line Elementary School's ranking?
Line Elementary School is ranked #328 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Line Elementary School often compared to?
Line Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shapleigh Memorial School, Waterboro Elementary School, Biddeford Primary 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 49% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Line Elementary School?
285 students attend Line Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Line Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Line Elementary School?
Line Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Line Elementary School offer ?
Line Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Line Elementary School part of?
Line Elementary School is part of RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 285 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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