St. Francis Elementary School (Closed 2016)

857 Main St 99
Saint Francis, ME 04774
St. Francis Elementary School serves 34 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 68%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
34 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (ME)
(12-13)
<50%
60%
(12-13)
≥50%
68%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
3%
5%
White
97%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% ME state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% ME state average).
How many students attend St. Francis Elementary School?
34 students attend St. Francis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of St. Francis Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. Francis Elementary School?
St. Francis Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does St. Francis Elementary School offer ?
St. Francis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is St. Francis Elementary School part of?
St. Francis Elementary School is part of Maine School Administrative District 27.

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