Eight Corners Elementary School serves 228 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eight Corners Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Eight Corners Elementary School's student population of 228 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
228 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Eight Corners Elementary School is 0.37, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
4%
5%
White
78%
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
8%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Eight Corners Elementary School often compared to?
Eight Corners Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Hill School, Blue Point School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Eight Corners Elementary School?
228 students attend Eight Corners Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Eight Corners Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eight Corners Elementary School?
Eight Corners Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Eight Corners Elementary School offer ?
Eight Corners Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Eight Corners Elementary School part of?
Eight Corners Elementary School is part of Scarborough School District.
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