Serving 197 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bowdoin Central School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥95% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). 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 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ME
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bowdoin Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Bowdoin Central School's student population of 197 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bowdoin Central School ranks within the top 20% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowdoin Central School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#78 out of 512 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
94%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowdoin Central School's ranking?
Bowdoin Central School is ranked #78 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Bowdoin Central School?
197 students attend Bowdoin Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Bowdoin Central School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowdoin Central School?
Bowdoin Central School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bowdoin Central School offer ?
Bowdoin Central School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bowdoin Central School part of?
Bowdoin Central School is part of RSU 75/MSAD 75 School District.
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