Serving 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Burchard A Dunn School ranks in the top 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 86% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Burchard A Dunn School's student population of 349 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Burchard A Dunn School ranks within the top 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burchard A Dunn School is 0.19, 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
#160 out of 512 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
3%
5%
White
90%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burchard A Dunn School's ranking?
Burchard A Dunn School is ranked #160 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Burchard A Dunn School often compared to?
Burchard A Dunn Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windham Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Burchard A Dunn School?
349 students attend Burchard A Dunn School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Burchard A Dunn School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burchard A Dunn School?
Burchard A Dunn School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Burchard A Dunn School offer ?
Burchard A Dunn School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Burchard A Dunn School part of?
Burchard A Dunn School is part of RSU 15/MSAD 15 School District.
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