Eric L Knowlton School serves 342 students in grades 5-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 77% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 76% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
342 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)77%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)76%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
97%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% ME state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% ME state average).
How many students attend Eric L Knowlton School?
342 students attend Eric L Knowlton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Eric L Knowlton School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eric L Knowlton School?
Eric L Knowlton School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Eric L Knowlton School offer ?
Eric L Knowlton School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Eric L Knowlton School part of?
Eric L Knowlton School is part of Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Administrative District 60 School District.
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