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Princeton Elementary School vs. Calais Elementary School

Should you attend Princeton Elementary School or Calais Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Princeton Elementary School
289 Main Street
Princeton, ME 04668
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Calais Elementary School
53 Garfield Street
Calais, ME 04619
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 110 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Princeton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Calais 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher 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 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-6
Total Students
110 students
257 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Princeton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Calais Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
41% | 59%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Princeton Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Calais Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Princeton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Calais Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Princeton Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Princeton School District and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Calais Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Calais School District and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#258 out of 512 schools in ME
(Bottom 50%)
#114 out of 512 schools in ME
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Princeton Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Calais Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in ME)(22-23 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 20% in ME)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Princeton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Princeton School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Calais Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Calais School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
85-89%
(Top 30% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Princeton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Princeton School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Calais Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Calais School District and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in ME)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in ME)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Princeton Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Calais Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
4
30
Kindergarten Students
10
30
Grade 1 Students
19
22
Grade 2 Students
12
31
Grade 3 Students
10
38
Grade 4 Students
10
37
Grade 5 Students
8
33
Grade 6 Students
10
36
Grade 7 Students
17
-
Grade 8 Students
10
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
11%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Princeton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Princeton School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Calais Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Calais School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Calais Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Calais School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Princeton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Princeton School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Calais Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Calais School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Princeton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Princeton School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Calais Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Calais School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
73%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Princeton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Princeton School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Calais Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Calais School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Princeton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Princeton School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Calais Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Calais School District and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.44
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of Princeton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Princeton School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Calais Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Calais School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Princeton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Princeton School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Calais Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Calais School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Princeton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Princeton School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Calais Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Calais School District and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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