Serving 63 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, South Bristol Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: South Bristol Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Damariscotta, ME, covering an area of approximately 29.7 square miles. Families within the zone typically drive 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 8.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Bristol Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
South Bristol Elementary School's student population of 63 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
63 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
South Bristol Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Bristol Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#43 out of 500 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
3%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
White
91%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.5%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 South Bristol Elementary School's ranking?
South Bristol Elementary School is ranked #43 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are South Bristol Elementary School often compared to?
South Bristol Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bristol Consolidated School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend South Bristol Elementary School?
63 students attend South Bristol Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of South Bristol Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Bristol Elementary School?
South Bristol Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Bristol Elementary School offer ?
South Bristol Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Bristol Elementary School part of?
South Bristol Elementary School is part of South Bristol School District.
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