Serving 44 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dawn F Barnes 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 ≥80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is lower 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 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dawn F Barnes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Dawn F Barnes Elementary School's student population of 44 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
44 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dawn F Barnes 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 Dawn F Barnes Elementary School is 0.04, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#417 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
98%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dawn F Barnes Elementary School's ranking?
Dawn F Barnes Elementary School is ranked #417 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?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Dawn F Barnes Elementary School?
44 students attend Dawn F Barnes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Dawn F Barnes Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dawn F Barnes Elementary School?
Dawn F Barnes Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dawn F Barnes Elementary School offer ?
Dawn F Barnes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dawn F Barnes Elementary School part of?
Dawn F Barnes Elementary School is part of Caswell School District.
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