Serving 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Edna Libby Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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-3
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edna Libby Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Edna Libby Elementary School's student population of 265 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Edna Libby 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 Edna Libby Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#162 out of 512 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
95%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edna Libby Elementary School's ranking?
Edna Libby Elementary School is ranked #162 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Edna Libby Elementary School often compared to?
Edna Libby Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wells Elementary School, Sacopee Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Edna Libby Elementary School?
265 students attend Edna Libby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Edna Libby Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edna Libby Elementary School?
Edna Libby Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Edna Libby Elementary School offer ?
Edna Libby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Edna Libby Elementary School part of?
Edna Libby Elementary School is part of RSU 06/MSAD 06 School District.
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