Shirley Elementary School serves 7 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
7 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
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%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shirley Public Schools School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Shirley Elementary School?
7 students attend Shirley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Shirley Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shirley Elementary School?
Shirley Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Shirley Elementary School offer ?
Shirley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Shirley Elementary School part of?
Shirley Elementary School is part of Shirley Public Schools School District.
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