Brownfield Denmark Elementary School

637 West Main Street
Denmark, ME 04022
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 74 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Brownfield Denmark Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 74 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 20% in ME
  • : ≥90% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brownfield Denmark Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

School Overview

Brownfield Denmark Elementary School's student population of 74 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
74 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Brownfield Denmark Elementary 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 Brownfield Denmark Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#83 out of 512 schools
(Top 20%)
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≥90%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brownfield Denmark Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brownfield Denmark Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
97%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Brownfield Denmark Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brownfield Denmark Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brownfield Denmark Elementary School's ranking?
Brownfield Denmark Elementary School is ranked #83 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?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Brownfield Denmark Elementary School?
74 students attend Brownfield Denmark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Brownfield Denmark Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brownfield Denmark Elementary School?
Brownfield Denmark Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brownfield Denmark Elementary School offer ?
Brownfield Denmark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Brownfield Denmark Elementary School part of?
Brownfield Denmark Elementary School is part of RSU 72/MSAD 72 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 74 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 20%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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