Acton Elementary School

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Acton Elementary School ranks 122 nd of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Acton Elementary School is a public school serving grades PK-8 in Acton, Maine, with a student population of 246. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57, which is ranked 70 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Acton Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with 72.6% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 48.63% proficient or better in Mathematics, outperforming the district and state averages. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.1, comparable to nearby schools. However, Acton Elementary has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 18.8%, which is an area of concern the school may need to address.

Compared to nearby schools, Acton Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.09%) and a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (28.46%), suggesting a more affluent student population. While the school's academic performance is strong, its ranking has fluctuated over the years, and there are indications of a potential gender gap in performance, with female students outperforming male students. Overall, Acton Elementary School is a well-performing school within its district, but the school may want to investigate the reasons behind its higher chronic absenteeism rate and the gender-based performance differences.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

700 Milton Mills Road
Acton, ME 04001

(207) 636-2100

District: Acton Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
122^nd of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,025

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 245

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.9%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Hispanic:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Acton Elementary School ranks better than 57.9% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.07. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.9%), two or more races (3.3%), Hispanic (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Acton Elementary School is 12.8. (See more...)

Compare Acton Elementary School employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Acton Elementary School is $22,025.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Acton Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Acton Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Acton Public Schools 70^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Acton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Acton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2006	45.57	106^th	192	44.8%
2007	41.55	127^th	198	35.9%
2008	40.12	130^th	195	33.3%
2009	47.40	122^nd	209	41.6%
2010	48.33	99^th	193	48.7%
2011	56.08	78^th	186	58.1%
2012	56.06	99^th	258	61.6%
2013	58.68	96^th	261	63.2%
2015	69.81	96^th	284	66.2%
2016	32.93	193^rd	255	24.3%
2017	34.14	180^th	256	29.7%
2018	31.07	195^th	254	23.2%
2019	44.00	152^nd	258	41.1%
2021	61.77	77^th	228	66.2%
2022	72.70	52^nd	210	75.2%
2023	61.07	122^nd	290	57.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Acton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	79.66	13^th	90	85.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Acton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	50.68	47^th	90	47.8%

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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Acton Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	227	227
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	243	243
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	255	255
1994	257	0	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	263
1995	283	0	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	289
1996	283	0	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	289
1997	279	0	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	285
1998	285	4	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	294
1999	272	0	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	278
2000	254	1	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	260
2001	292	0	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
2002	284	0	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	291
2003	284	0	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	291
2004	298	0	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	304
2005	285	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	289
2006	276	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	276
2007	277	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	280
2008	280	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	282
2009	270	1	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
2010	251	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	256
2011	217	1	1	4	1	0	4	0	228
2012	208	1	0	3	0	0	4	0	216
2013	203	0	0	4	0	0	3	0	210
2014	195	1	0	7	2	0	2	0	207
2015	185	1	0	4	2	0	2	0	194
2016	202	1	0	3	2	0	2	0	210
2017	231	1	0	2	2	0	4	0	240
2018	238	1	0	2	1	0	6	0	248
2019	225	1	0	3	1	0	4	0	234
2020	222	1	0	3	2	0	4	0	232
2021	205	1	0	3	2	0	5	0	216
2022	219	0	0	5	2	0	4	0	230
2023	229	0	1	5	1	0	10	0	246
2024	230	0	1	5	1	0	8	0	245

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Acton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	227	17.5	12.9	n/a
1992	243	18.7	12.9	n/a
1993	255	18.4	13.9	22.4
1994	263	18.6	14.1	21.7
1995	289	23.3	12.4	25.6
1996	289	23.3	12.4	25.6
1997	285	22.9	12.4	23.5
1998	294	23.6	12.5	31.3
1999	278	23.8	11.7	26.3
2000	260	24.0	10.8	32.3
2001	300	24.0	12.5	32
2002	291	28.6	10.2	30.9
2003	291	28.6	10.2	30.9
2004	304	29.0	10.5	38.5
2005	289	28.0	10.3	33.6
2006	276	28.0	9.9	36.6
2007	280	28.0	10.0	32.1
2008	282	36.2	7.8	30.9
2009	275	24.6	10.7	38.5
2010	256	24.6	10.4	44.5
2011	228	22.3	10.2	53.5
2012	216	21.0	10.2	6.9
2013	210	21.7	9.6	51
2014	207	21.0	9.8	45.9
2015	194	21.0	9.2	55.2
2016	210	21.0	10.0	41
2017	240	20.0	12.0	46.3
2018	248	22.0	11.2	47.6
2019	234	19.2	12.1	45.7
2020	232	18.2	12.7	39.2
2021	216	21.0	10.2	35.2
2022	230	24.0	9.5	34.8
2023	246	22.0	11.1	28.5
2024	245	19.0	12.8	24.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Acton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	227	17.5	12.9	n/a
1992	243	18.7	12.9	n/a
1993	255	18.4	13.9	22.4
1994	263	18.6	14.1	21.7
1995	289	23.3	12.4	25.6
1996	289	23.3	12.4	25.6
1997	285	22.9	12.4	23.5
1998	294	23.6	12.5	31.3
1999	278	23.8	11.7	26.3
2000	260	24.0	10.8	32.3
2001	300	24.0	12.5	32
2002	291	28.6	10.2	30.9
2003	291	28.6	10.2	30.9
2004	304	29.0	10.5	38.5
2005	289	28.0	10.3	33.6
2006	276	28.0	9.9	36.6
2007	280	28.0	10.0	32.1
2008	282	36.2	7.8	30.9
2009	275	24.6	10.7	38.5
2010	256	24.6	10.4	44.5
2011	228	22.3	10.2	53.5
2012	216	21.0	10.2	6.9
2013	210	21.7	9.6	51
2014	207	21.0	9.8	45.9
2015	194	21.0	9.2	55.2
2016	210	21.0	10.0	41
2017	240	20.0	12.0	46.3
2018	248	22.0	11.2	47.6
2019	234	19.2	12.1	45.7
2020	232	18.2	12.7	39.2
2021	216	21.0	10.2	35.2
2022	230	24.0	9.5	34.8
2023	246	22.0	11.1	28.5
2024	245	19.0	12.8	24.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Acton Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$17,912
2019	$19,103
2020	$19,505
2021	$23,127
2022	$20,965
2023	$22,025

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Acton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 152^nd of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 122^nd of 290 Elementary schools	16.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Acton Elementary School)	63.6	88.3	24.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Acton Public Schools)	62.3	86.4	24%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Acton Elementary School)	31	87.5	56.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Acton Public Schools)	32.9	85.1	52.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Maine)	35.7	81.3	45.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	234	246	5.1%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	3	5	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	225	229	1.8%
Two or More Races	4	10	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.7%	28.5%	17.3%

Schools Near Acton Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Acton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	700 Milton Mills Road	Acton	04001	York County	Acton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 636-2100	245	19	12.8	24.9%	230 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)	61.1	122^nd of 290 public elementary schools	57.9%		72.7	52^nd of 210 public elementary schools	75.2%	70	72.6	48.6	36.0	$22,025
Shapleigh Memorial School	Public	PK, KG-5	467 Shapleigh Corner Road	Shapleigh	04076	York County	Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 636-1751	160	14	11.7	31.3%	146 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	51.7	158^th of 290 public elementary schools	45.5%					(n/a)	62.1	53.0		$15,987
Carl J Lamb School	Public	PK, KG-4	233 Shaws Ridge Road	Springvale	04083	York County	Sanford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 324-8481	424	42	10.0	53.5%	365 (86.1%)	9 (2.1%)	32 (7.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.5%)	42.5	188^th of 290 public elementary schools	35.2%		18.4	174^th of 210 public elementary schools	17.1%	14	56.7	52.7		$19,115
Sanford Pride Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	708 Main Street	Sanford	04073	York County	Sanford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 324-8454	378	33	11.5	68.3%	315 (83.3%)	22 (5.8%)	17 (4.5%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.0%)	53.5	153^rd of 290 public elementary schools	47.2%		36.1	137^th of 210 public elementary schools	34.8%	16	61.5	55.1		$18,432
Hanson School	Public	K-3	53 Upper Guinea Road	Lebanon	04027	York County	Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Admin District 60	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 457-1299	257	24	10.8	34.6%	237 (92.2%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.1%)	87.3	32^nd of 290 public elementary schools	89.0%		87	15^th of 210 public elementary schools	92.9%	17	73.5	72.1		$17,063
Lebanon Elementary School	Public	4-5	65 Upper Guinea Road	Lebanon	04027	York County	Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Admin District 60	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 457-1126	148	14	10.9	33.1%	142 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)								(n/a)	66.5	52.0	22.2	$20,009
Margaret Chase Smith	Public	PK, KG-4	248 Twombley Rd	Sanford	04073	York County	Sanford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 324-7586	439	36	12.2	48.3%	371 (84.5%)	27 (6.2%)	18 (4.1%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (4.1%)	37.1	205^th of 290 public elementary schools	29.3%		69.1	58^th of 210 public elementary schools	72.4%	147	50.3	54.3		$16,591
Alfred Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	21 Sanford Road	Alfred	04002	York County	Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57	No	No	No	No	(207) 324-3831	189	17	11.1	39.2%	171 (90.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.7%)	2 (1.1%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.2%)	63	118^th of 290 public elementary schools	59.3%		67.3	63^rd of 210 public elementary schools	70.0%	55	67.7	66.7	15.9	$17,152
Line Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	818 Water Street	West Newfield	04095	York County	Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 793-4100	285	25	11.3	43.9%	266 (93.3%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.1%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)	43.4	184^th of 290 public elementary schools	36.6%		36.3	136^th of 210 public elementary schools	35.2%	48	56.9	53.2		$16,688
Waterboro Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	340 Sokokis Trail	East Waterboro	04030	York County	Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 247-6126	530	45	11.7	35.3%	489 (92.3%)	5 (0.9%)	10 (1.9%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.6%)	57.3	137^th of 290 public elementary schools	52.8%		52.8	93^rd of 210 public elementary schools	55.7%	44	66.2	54.9	29.9	$15,529

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Students at Acton Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Acton Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 245 students attended Acton Elementary School.

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Acton Elementary School ranks 122^nd of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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