Serving 177 students in grades 3-5, Crooked River Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crooked River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Crooked River Elementary School's student population of 177 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
177 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Crooked River Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crooked River Elementary 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
#499 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%

Black
1%
5%
White
94%
86%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
33%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crooked River Elementary School's ranking?
Crooked River Elementary School is ranked #499 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Crooked River Elementary School?
177 students attend Crooked River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Crooked River Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crooked River Elementary School?
Crooked River Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Crooked River Elementary School offer ?
Crooked River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Crooked River Elementary School part of?
Crooked River Elementary School is part of RSU 61/MSAD 61 School District.
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