South Bristol Elementary School

2024 State Route 129
Damariscotta, ME 04543
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 59 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, South Bristol Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 59 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 20% in ME
  • : ≥90% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Bristol Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

School Overview

South Bristol Elementary School's student population of 59 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
59 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

South Bristol Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Bristol Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#83 out of 512 schools
(Top 20%)
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≥90%
82%
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≥90%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Bristol Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
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American Indian
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1%
Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
n/a
3%
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Black
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5%
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White
98%
86%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Bristol Elementary School's ranking?
South Bristol Elementary School is ranked #83 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend South Bristol Elementary School?
59 students attend South Bristol Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of South Bristol Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Bristol Elementary School?
South Bristol Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Bristol Elementary School offer ?
South Bristol Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is South Bristol Elementary School part of?
South Bristol Elementary School is part of South Bristol School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 59 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 20%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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