Serving 284 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Raymond Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Raymond Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Raymond Elementary School's student population of 284 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Raymond 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 Raymond Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#277 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
93%
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
12%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raymond Elementary School's ranking?
Raymond Elementary School is ranked #277 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Raymond Elementary School often compared to?
Raymond Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Songo Locks School, Windham Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Raymond Elementary School?
284 students attend Raymond Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Raymond Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raymond Elementary School?
Raymond Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Raymond Elementary School offer ?
Raymond Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Raymond Elementary School part of?
Raymond Elementary School is part of RSU 14 School District.
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