Serving 275 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Raymond Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Raymond Elementary School serves the northern part of Raymond, ME, covering an attendance zone of approximately 44.8 square miles. Most families in this area can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 7.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Raymond Elementary School's student population of 275 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
275 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Raymond 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 Raymond Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#172 out of 500 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
White
88%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raymond Elementary School's ranking?
Raymond Elementary School is ranked #172 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Raymond Elementary School often compared to?
Raymond Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windham Primary School, Songo Locks School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% 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 Raymond Elementary School?
275 students attend Raymond Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Raymond Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Raymond Elementary School?
Raymond Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Raymond Elementary School offer ?
Raymond Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Raymond Elementary School part of?
Raymond Elementary School is part of RSU 14 School District.
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