Long Island Elementary School

33 Fern Ave
Long Island, ME 04050
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Long Island Elementary School serves 16 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Long Island 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 ≥50% (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 ≥50% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 12% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in ME
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Long Island Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

School Overview

Long Island Elementary School's student population of 16 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
16 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

Long Island 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 Long Island Elementary School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ME)
Overall Testing Rank
#492 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
81%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
85%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
6%
4%
White
94%
88%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.11
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Long Island Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Long Island Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Long Island Elementary School's ranking?
Long Island Elementary School is ranked #492 out of 508 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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Long Island Elementary School?
16 students attend Long Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Long Island Elementary School students are White, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Long Island Elementary School?
Long Island Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Long Island Elementary School offer ?
Long Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Long Island Elementary School part of?
Long Island Elementary School is part of Long Island Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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