Serving 85 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Steep Falls Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Steep Falls Elementary School serves the northern part of Steep Falls, ME, covering an area of approximately 27.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.6 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Steep Falls Elementary School's student population of 85 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
85 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Steep Falls Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Steep Falls 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
#324 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.1%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Steep Falls Elementary School's ranking?
Steep Falls Elementary School is ranked #324 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Steep Falls Elementary School?
85 students attend Steep Falls Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Steep Falls Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Steep Falls Elementary School?
Steep Falls Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Steep Falls Elementary School offer ?
Steep Falls Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Steep Falls Elementary School part of?
Steep Falls Elementary School is part of RSU 06/MSAD 06 School District.
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