Serving 547 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waterboro Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 55% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher 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 Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Waterboro Elementary School serves the northeast part of East Waterboro, ME, encompassing an area of approximately 57.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Waterboro Elementary School's student population of 547 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
547 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Waterboro Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waterboro 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
#137 out of 500 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 23-year historical data
White
91%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.3%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 Waterboro Elementary School's ranking?
Waterboro Elementary School is ranked #137 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Waterboro Elementary School often compared to?
Waterboro Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shapleigh Memorial School, Line Elementary School, Lyman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Waterboro Elementary School?
547 students attend Waterboro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Waterboro Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waterboro Elementary School?
Waterboro Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Waterboro Elementary School offer ?
Waterboro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Waterboro Elementary School part of?
Waterboro Elementary School is part of RSU 57/MSAD 57 School District.
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