Dresden Elementary School

86 Cedar Grove Road
Dresden, ME 04342
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 71 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dresden Elementary 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 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 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: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 71 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 50% in ME
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Dresden Elementary School's student population of 71 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
71 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Dresden Elementary 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 Dresden 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)
#224 out of 512 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dresden Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dresden 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.
80-89%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dresden 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.
<50%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
3%
3%
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Black
n/a
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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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Dresden 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
32%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dresden 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 Dresden Elementary School's ranking?
Dresden Elementary School is ranked #224 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Dresden Elementary School often compared to?
Dresden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richmond High School, Richmond Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Dresden Elementary School?
71 students attend Dresden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Dresden Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dresden Elementary School?
Dresden Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dresden Elementary School offer ?
Dresden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dresden Elementary School part of?
Dresden Elementary School is part of RSU 02 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 71 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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