Serving 261 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Line Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 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 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Line Elementary serves the northwest part of West Newfield, ME, covering an attendance zone of approximately 61.7 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 10 to 12 minutes. The furthest edge of the zone is about 7.9 miles from the school, with an average distance of 4.8 miles to the zone's outer limits.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Line Elementary School's student population of 261 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
261 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
School Rankings
Line Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Line Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#237 out of 500 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
White
92%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Line Elementary School's ranking?
Line Elementary School is ranked #237 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Line Elementary School often compared to?
Line Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waterboro Elementary School, Shapleigh Memorial 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?
261 students attend Line Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Line Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Line Elementary School?
Line Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than 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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