Serving 108 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pownal Elementary School ranks in the top 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 ≥90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 85%).
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 Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pownal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Pownal Elementary School's student population of 108 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
108 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pownal Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pownal Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#191 out of 508 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
3%
4%
White
91%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pownal Elementary School's ranking?
Pownal Elementary School is ranked #191 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Pownal Elementary School?
108 students attend Pownal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Pownal Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pownal Elementary School?
Pownal Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pownal Elementary School offer ?
Pownal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pownal Elementary School part of?
Pownal Elementary School is part of RSU 05 School District.
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