Hamlin Elementary School serves 94 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
94 students

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%

Hispanic
3%
3%

Black
n/a
5%

White
97%
86%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
33%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hamlin Elementary School?
94 students attend Hamlin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Hamlin Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Hamlin Elementary School offer ?
Hamlin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hamlin Elementary School part of?
Hamlin Elementary School is part of South Portland Public Schools School District.
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