Pond Cove Elementary

Summary:

Pond Cove Elementary is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, serving 557 students from kindergarten to 4th grade. It is part of the South Portland Public Schools district, which is ranked 3rd out of 177 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Pond Cove Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Maine, with 84.65% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 89.91% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly exceeding the state averages. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 86.71% of students identifying as White, higher than the nearby Wentworth School (85.48% White) and much higher than the more diverse schools in the Portland Public Schools district. Additionally, Pond Cove Elementary has a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (6.64%), significantly lower than the nearby schools in the Portland Public Schools district, such as East End Community School (72.73%) and Howard C Reiche Community School (62.76%).

While Pond Cove Elementary's high academic performance is impressive, the school's relatively low racial diversity and socioeconomic homogeneity may present challenges in terms of providing a diverse and inclusive learning environment for all students. Additionally, the school's high performance may make it difficult for nearby schools with more diverse and economically disadvantaged populations to compete, potentially exacerbating educational inequities in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

12 Scott Dyer Road
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107

(207) 799-7339

District: Cape Elizabeth Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1^st of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,339

Students who attend Pond Cove Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Cape Elizabeth Middle School
High:	Cape Elizabeth High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 569

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.4%

Two or more races:

6.5%

Hispanic:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pond Cove Elementary ranks better than 99.7% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.36. (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 (85.4%), two or more races (6.5%), Hispanic (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pond Cove Elementary is 13. (See more...)

Compare Pond Cove Elementary employs 43.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pond Cove Elementary is $18,339.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pond Cove Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cape Elizabeth Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cape Elizabeth Public Schools 3^rd of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pond Cove Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pond Cove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2006	88.44	4^th	192	97.9%
2007	88.04	5^th	198	97.5%
2008	88.50	5^th	195	97.4%
2009	79.93	8^th	209	96.2%
2010	86.02	9^th	193	95.3%
2011	91.93	6^th	186	96.8%
2012	89.50	4^th	258	98.4%
2013	91.85	3^rd	261	98.9%
2015	92.23	19^th	284	93.3%
2016	96.12	5^th	255	98.0%
2017	97.91	3^rd	256	98.8%
2018	97.90	3^rd	254	98.8%
2019	97.59	2^nd	258	99.2%
2021	92.51	4^th	228	98.2%
2023	98.36	1^st	290	99.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Pond Cove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	92.33	6^th	153	96.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Pond Cove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	98.81	2^nd	153	98.7%

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Rank History for White students at Pond Cove Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	95.73	2^nd	48	95.8%

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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 Pond Cove Elementary

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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	822	822
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	846	846
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	648	648
1994	671	5	7	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	685
1995	657	4	10	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	675
1996	657	4	10	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	675
1997	693	1	7	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	702
1998	699	4	9	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	713
1999	654	1	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	661
2000	636	3	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	647
2001	612	1	9	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	630
2002	614	2	6	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	628
2003	614	2	6	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	628
2004	614	3	14	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	640
2005	650	6	17	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	682
2006	633	6	20	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	669
2007	610	5	23	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	647
2008	599	4	23	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	635
2009	576	5	21	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	609
2010	556	6	19	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	590
2011	554	8	1	10	24	0	0	0	597
2012	530	8	20	12	1	1	7	0	579
2013	521	3	22	9	1	1	10	0	567
2014	511	2	23	9	1	1	16	0	563
2015	501	1	16	9	0	1	20	0	548
2016	520	5	14	9	1	0	24	0	573
2017	490	6	11	10	1	0	28	0	546
2018	482	7	11	13	0	0	25	0	538
2019	478	5	10	10	0	0	22	0	525
2020	463	6	12	13	0	0	23	0	517
2021	431	5	11	14	0	0	28	0	489
2022	433	3	9	19	0	0	29	0	493
2023	483	4	8	29	0	0	33	0	557
2024	486	7	9	29	1	0	37	0	569

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 Pond Cove Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	822	36.3	22.6	n/a
1992	846	36.1	23.4	n/a
1993	648	38.3	16.9	2.5
1994	685	38.0	18.0	1.3
1995	675	37.3	18.1	2.2
1996	675	37.3	18.1	2.2
1997	702	38.2	18.4	4.1
1998	713	37.2	19.2	2.5
1999	661	36.8	18.0	4.5
2000	647	41.8	15.5	n/a
2001	630	41.2	15.3	0
2002	628	40.9	15.4	5.6
2003	628	40.9	15.4	5.6
2004	640	40.9	15.6	n/a
2005	682	42.6	16.0	5
2006	669	42.5	15.7	6.9
2007	647	43.9	14.7	5.7
2008	635	55.8	11.4	4.4
2009	609	41.1	14.6	4.6
2010	590	40.8	14.4	4.2
2011	597	42.0	14.2	3.2
2012	579	39.5	14.6	0.9
2013	567	42.5	13.3	5.8
2014	563	41.3	13.6	4.6
2015	548	43.0	12.7	8.2
2016	573	44.0	13.0	5.8
2017	546	42.2	12.9	7
2018	538	40.4	13.3	6.9
2019	525	39.8	13.1	6.3
2020	517	39.1	13.2	5.8
2021	489	41.0	11.9	4.7
2022	493	37.6	13.1	2.6
2023	557	42.9	12.9	6.6
2024	569	43.7	13.0	4

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 Pond Cove Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	822	36.3	22.6	n/a
1992	846	36.1	23.4	n/a
1993	648	38.3	16.9	2.5
1994	685	38.0	18.0	1.3
1995	675	37.3	18.1	2.2
1996	675	37.3	18.1	2.2
1997	702	38.2	18.4	4.1
1998	713	37.2	19.2	2.5
1999	661	36.8	18.0	4.5
2000	647	41.8	15.5	n/a
2001	630	41.2	15.3	0
2002	628	40.9	15.4	5.6
2003	628	40.9	15.4	5.6
2004	640	40.9	15.6	n/a
2005	682	42.6	16.0	5
2006	669	42.5	15.7	6.9
2007	647	43.9	14.7	5.7
2008	635	55.8	11.4	4.4
2009	609	41.1	14.6	4.6
2010	590	40.8	14.4	4.2
2011	597	42.0	14.2	3.2
2012	579	39.5	14.6	0.9
2013	567	42.5	13.3	5.8
2014	563	41.3	13.6	4.6
2015	548	43.0	12.7	8.2
2016	573	44.0	13.0	5.8
2017	546	42.2	12.9	7
2018	538	40.4	13.3	6.9
2019	525	39.8	13.1	6.3
2020	517	39.1	13.2	5.8
2021	489	41.0	11.9	4.7
2022	493	37.6	13.1	2.6
2023	557	42.9	12.9	6.6
2024	569	43.7	13.0	4

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 Pond Cove Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$14,976
2019	$15,023
2020	$15,763
2021	$17,921
2022	$22,313
2023	$18,339

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pond Cove Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2^nd of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 1^st of 290 Elementary schools	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	525	557	6.1%
African American	5	4	20%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	10	8	20%
Hispanic	10	29	190%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	478	483	1%
Two or More Races	22	33	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6.3%	6.6%	0.4%

Schools Near Pond Cove Elementary

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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
Pond Cove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	12 Scott Dyer Road	Cape Elizabeth	04107	Cumberland County	Cape Elizabeth Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 799-7339	569	44	13.0	4.0%	486 (85.4%)	7 (1.2%)	29 (5.1%)	9 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.5%)	98.4	1^st of 290 public elementary schools	99.7%					(n/a)	84.7	89.9		$18,339
Frank I Brown Elementary School	Public	K-4	37 Highland AVE	South Portland	04106	Cumberland County	South Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 799-5196	222	22	10.1	26.6%	141 (63.5%)	44 (19.8%)	14 (6.3%)	6 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.7%)	71.7	86^th of 290 public elementary schools	70.3%		56.9	89^th of 210 public elementary schools	57.6%	3	65.4	66.3		$25,822
Dyer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	52 Alfred Street	South Portland	04106	Cumberland County	South Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 799-4845	212	21	10.2	24.1%	151 (71.2%)	26 (12.3%)	14 (6.6%)	8 (3.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.7%)	51.4	164^th of 290 public elementary schools	43.4%		39.3	126^th of 210 public elementary schools	40.0%	38	60.2	55.0		$22,900
James Otis Kaler Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	165 South Kelsey Street	South Portland	04106	Cumberland County	South Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 799-3214	179	21	8.4	46.4%	89 (49.7%)	43 (24.0%)	28 (15.6%)	8 (4.5%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	9 (5.0%)	56.1	141^st of 290 public elementary schools	51.4%		20.3	166^th of 210 public elementary schools	21.0%	25	60.9	57.4		$19,366
Dora L Small Elementary School	Public	K-4	87 Thompson Street	South Portland	04106	Cumberland County	South Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 799-7676	204	20	10.0	22.1%	157 (77.0%)	14 (6.9%)	13 (6.4%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (8.8%)	86.7	35^th of 290 public elementary schools	87.9%		68.5	60^th of 210 public elementary schools	71.4%	25	75.0	74.4	43.5	$19,898
Pleasant Hill School	Public	K-2	143 Highland Avenue	Scarborough	04074	Cumberland County	Scarborough Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 730-5250	192	17	11.6	7.3%	170 (88.5%)	6 (3.1%)	3 (1.6%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.2%)								(n/a)				$21,164
Howard C Reiche Community School	Public	PK, KG-5	166 Brackett ST	Portland	04102	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 874-8175	463	40	11.4	71.3%	140 (30.2%)	193 (41.7%)	99 (21.4%)	8 (1.7%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.3%)	22.3	253^rd of 290 public elementary schools	12.8%		1.4	202^nd of 210 public elementary schools	3.8%	51	54.6	40.4	20.4	$20,663
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School	Public	K-4	180 Wescott Road	South Portland	04106	Cumberland County	South Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 773-7375	311	31	9.9	50.8%	135 (43.4%)	105 (33.8%)	37 (11.9%)	13 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.8%)	34.4	217^th of 290 public elementary schools	25.2%		17.2	177^th of 210 public elementary schools	15.7%	40	57.4	45.8		$19,907
Peaks Island School	Public	PK, KG-5	4 Church AV	Peaks Island	04108	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 766-2528	46	5	8.5	21.7%	40 (87.0%)	2 (4.3%)	3 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	75.9	75^th of 290 public elementary schools	74.1%					(n/a)	68.4	65.0		$32,839
East End Community School	Public	PK, KG-5	195 North ST	Portland	04101	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 874-8228	396	38	10.3	71.5%	102 (25.8%)	207 (52.3%)	46 (11.6%)	15 (3.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.1%)	18.2	265^th of 290 public elementary schools	8.6%		0.2	205^th of 210 public elementary schools	2.4%	60	52.5	39.4	15.4	$21,783

Frequently Asked Questions about Pond Cove Elementary

What schools do graduates of Pond Cove Elementary attend?

Students who attend Pond Cove Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cape Elizabeth Middle School
High : Cape Elizabeth High School

Is Pond Cove Elementary a good school?

Yes! Pond Cove Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 1^st of 290 Maine elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Pond Cove Elementary?

Students at Pond Cove Elementary are 85% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

What district is Pond Cove Elementary in?

Cape Elizabeth Public Schools

How many students attend Pond Cove Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 569 students attended Pond Cove Elementary.

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