Serving 13 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Long Island Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Long Island Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Long Island Elementary School's student population of 13 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Long Island Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Long Island Elementary School is 0.00, 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
#499 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
100%
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
23%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Long Island Elementary School's ranking?
Long Island Elementary School is ranked #499 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Long Island Elementary School?
13 students attend Long Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Long Island Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Long Island Elementary School?
Long Island Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Long Island Elementary School offer ?
Long Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Long Island Elementary School part of?
Long Island Elementary School is part of Long Island School District.
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