Serving 184 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Whitefield Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (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 5% 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-8
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Whitefield Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Whitefield, ME, covering approximately 205 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 26.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitefield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
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Attribute
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School Overview
Whitefield Elementary School's student population of 184 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
184 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Whitefield 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 Whitefield Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#123 out of 500 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
4%
White
95%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-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 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.9%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Whitefield Elementary School's ranking?
Whitefield Elementary School is ranked #123 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Whitefield Elementary School often compared to?
Whitefield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School, Wiscasset Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Whitefield Elementary School?
184 students attend Whitefield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Whitefield Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitefield Elementary School?
Whitefield Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Whitefield Elementary School offer ?
Whitefield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitefield Elementary School part of?
Whitefield Elementary School is part of RSU 12 School District.
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