Harrington Elementary School

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Harrington Elementary School ranks 179 th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Harrington Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Harrington, Maine, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 130. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Admin District 37, which is ranked 147 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harrington Elementary School stands out in several ways compared to nearby schools. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (85.38%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 65.91% to 98.98% white students. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 33rd out of 258 Maine elementary schools in 2018-2019 (4-star rating) to 179th out of 290 in 2022-2023 (2-star rating). This variability is notable compared to the more consistent rankings of Daniel W Merritt School and Milbridge Elementary School, which are also part of the same district. Additionally, Harrington Elementary School has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (18.7% in 2022-2023) compared to the state average of 14.7% and the nearby schools, which range from 7.4% to 37.3%.

In terms of academic performance, Harrington Elementary School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (55.56%) and Mathematics (56.92%) in 2022-2023 were lower than the state averages (64.63% and 48.68%, respectively) and the scores of some nearby schools. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (45.38% in 2022-2023), which is higher than the state average and some nearby schools. These factors suggest that Harrington Elementary School may be facing socioeconomic challenges that could be impacting its overall performance and consistency.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

1227 US Highway 1A
Harrington, ME 04643

(207) 483-6681

District: Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Admin District 37

SchoolDigger Rank:
179^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,254

Students who attend Harrington Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Narraguagus High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 129

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.5%

Hispanic:

9.3%

Two or more races:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Harrington Elementary School ranks worse than 61.7% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Admin District 37. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.33. (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 Harrington Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Admin District 37. Racial makeup is: White (84.5%), Hispanic (9.3%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harrington Elementary School is 11.3, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Admin District 37! (See more...)

Compare Harrington Elementary School employs 11.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harrington Elementary School is $16,254, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Admin District 37!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Admin District 37:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Admin District 37 147^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Harrington Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2006	81.30	17^th	192	91.1%
2007	51.19	99^th	198	50.0%
2008	44.34	110^th	195	43.6%
2009	57.18	76^th	209	63.6%
2010	52.45	89^th	193	53.9%
2011	68.12	37^th	186	80.1%
2012	48.35	141^st	258	45.3%
2013	62.61	81^st	261	69.0%
2015	38.14	207^th	284	27.1%
2016	39.54	163^rd	255	36.1%
2017	50.96	122^nd	256	52.3%
2018	50.12	129^th	254	49.2%
2019	82.46	33^rd	258	87.2%
2022	78.08	41^st	210	80.5%
2023	46.33	179^th	290	38.3%

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

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Harrington 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	187	187
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	193	193
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	180	180
1994	170	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	170
1995	167	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	168
1996	167	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	168
1997	161	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
1998	141	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
1999	135	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	138
2000	115	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	115
2001	106	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	107
2002	127	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
2003	127	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
2004	123	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	126
2005	119	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	124
2006	143	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	150
2007	127	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	132
2008	131	2	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	138
2009	132	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	134
2010	156	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	160
2011	151	1	2	5	0	0	0	0	159
2012	150	1	2	8	0	0	0	0	161
2013	150	0	3	10	0	0	0	0	163
2014	160	0	2	13	0	0	0	0	175
2015	148	0	2	17	0	0	0	0	167
2016	129	0	1	11	0	0	0	0	141
2017	128	0	1	12	0	0	0	0	141
2018	128	3	1	14	0	1	2	0	149
2019	122	3	1	19	0	2	2	0	149
2020	122	5	0	14	3	3	1	0	148
2021	110	1	0	8	2	0	0	0	121
2022	107	1	0	11	1	1	2	0	123
2023	111	0	1	12	0	1	5	0	130
2024	109	0	0	12	0	1	7	0	129

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 Harrington Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	187	13.4	13.9	n/a
1992	193	12.8	15.0	n/a
1993	180	14.1	12.8	52.2
1994	170	12.7	13.4	56.5
1995	168	12.7	13.2	64.3
1996	168	12.7	13.2	64.3
1997	162	11.0	14.7	50
1998	144	11.0	13.1	53.5
1999	138	10.7	12.9	69.6
2000	115	11.1	10.4	57.4
2001	107	10.6	10.1	55.1
2002	133	12.0	11.1	57.9
2003	133	12.0	11.1	57.9
2004	126	12.0	10.5	56.3
2005	124	11.0	11.3	62.1
2006	150	11.0	13.6	50
2007	132	12.2	10.8	57.6
2008	138	15.3	9.0	63
2009	134	12.1	11.1	67.2
2010	160	12.3	13.0	65.6
2011	159	11.3	14.0	69.2
2012	161	12.4	12.9	n/a
2013	163	12.7	12.7	69.3
2014	175	12.5	13.9	61.1
2015	167	13.0	12.8	65.9
2016	141	11.0	12.8	56.7
2017	141	10.6	13.3	61
2018	149	11.2	13.3	64.4
2019	149	11.2	13.3	57
2020	148	11.2	13.2	60.1
2021	121	11.3	10.7	52.1
2022	123	11.2	10.9	52.8
2023	130	11.3	11.5	45.4
2024	129	11.4	11.3	55

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 Harrington Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	187	13.4	13.9	n/a
1992	193	12.8	15.0	n/a
1993	180	14.1	12.8	52.2
1994	170	12.7	13.4	56.5
1995	168	12.7	13.2	64.3
1996	168	12.7	13.2	64.3
1997	162	11.0	14.7	50
1998	144	11.0	13.1	53.5
1999	138	10.7	12.9	69.6
2000	115	11.1	10.4	57.4
2001	107	10.6	10.1	55.1
2002	133	12.0	11.1	57.9
2003	133	12.0	11.1	57.9
2004	126	12.0	10.5	56.3
2005	124	11.0	11.3	62.1
2006	150	11.0	13.6	50
2007	132	12.2	10.8	57.6
2008	138	15.3	9.0	63
2009	134	12.1	11.1	67.2
2010	160	12.3	13.0	65.6
2011	159	11.3	14.0	69.2
2012	161	12.4	12.9	n/a
2013	163	12.7	12.7	69.3
2014	175	12.5	13.9	61.1
2015	167	13.0	12.8	65.9
2016	141	11.0	12.8	56.7
2017	141	10.6	13.3	61
2018	149	11.2	13.3	64.4
2019	149	11.2	13.3	57
2020	148	11.2	13.2	60.1
2021	121	11.3	10.7	52.1
2022	123	11.2	10.9	52.8
2023	130	11.3	11.5	45.4
2024	129	11.4	11.3	55

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 Harrington Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$12,667
2019	$13,308
2020	$13,401
2021	$17,137
2022	$16,500
2023	$16,254

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harrington Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 33^rd of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 179^th of 290 Elementary schools	48.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Mathematics (Harrington Elementary School)	53.1	89.1	36%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Admin District 37)	40.6	78.9	38.3%
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	149	130	12.8%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	19	12	36.8%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	122	111	9%
Two or More Races	2	5	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57%	45.4%	11.7%

Schools Near Harrington 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
Harrington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1227 US Highway 1A	Harrington	04643	Washington County	Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Admin District 37	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 483-6681	129	11	11.3	55.0%	109 (84.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	7 (5.4%)	46.3	179^th of 290 public elementary schools	38.3%		78.1	41^st of 210 public elementary schools	80.5%	138	55.6	56.9		$16,254
Daniel W Merritt School	Public	PK, KG-6	518 Indian River Road	Addison	04606	Washington County	Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Admin District 37	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 483-2229	88	11	7.7	44.3%	79 (89.8%)	3 (3.4%)	6 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24.8	244^th of 290 public elementary schools	15.9%					(n/a)	55.1	40.8		$22,264
Milbridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	39 Washington Street	Milbridge	04658	Washington County	Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Admin District 37	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 546-2210	123	13	9.6	58.5%	87 (70.7%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (24.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.9%)	50.7	167^th of 290 public elementary schools	42.4%					(n/a)	62.7	51.4		$17,889
Cherryfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	85 School Street	Cherryfield	04622	Washington County	Cherryfield Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 546-7949	93	12	7.8	50.5%	88 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	51.7	157^th of 290 public elementary schools	45.9%		49.7	101^st of 210 public elementary schools	51.9%	56	72.4	37.9	41.2	$21,123
Ella Lewis School	Public	PK, KG-5	15 Old Village Road	Steuben	04680	Washington County	Regional School Unit 24	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 546-2430	83	9	9.4	63.9%	76 (91.6%)	2 (2.4%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	51.6	159^th of 290 public elementary schools	45.2%					(n/a)	51.4	68.6		$24,813
Jonesport Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	139 Snare Creek LN	Jonesport	04649	Washington County	Jonesport Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 497-2830	104	12	8.6	59.6%	101 (97.1%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20.9	257^th of 290 public elementary schools	11.4%					(n/a)	53.3	36.7	31.6	$19,959
Beals Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	24 Mill Pond Rd	Beals	04611	Washington County	Beals Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 497-5449	37	7	5.0	67.6%	34 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.4%)	77.2	70^th of 290 public elementary schools	75.9%					(n/a)	72.0			$27,191
Jonesboro Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	57 School Road	Jonesboro	04648	Washington County	Jonesboro Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 434-2602	47	5	9.2	46.8%	42 (89.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)								(n/a)				$19,978
Peninsula School	Public	PK, KG-5	71 Main Street	Prospect Harbor	04669	Hancock County	Regional School Unit 24	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 963-2003	76	11	6.9	46.1%	70 (92.1%)	1 (1.3%)	5 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.1	237^th of 290 public elementary schools	18.3%					(n/a)	49.0	46.9		$29,401
Rose M Gaffney School	Public	PK, KG-8	15 Rose Gaffney Rd	Machias	04654	Washington County	Machias Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 255-3411	342	28	12.2	51.5%	331 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	50.1	168^th of 290 public elementary schools	42.1%		46.7	113^th of 210 public elementary schools	46.2%	55	64.7	50.0	30.9	$15,447

Frequently Asked Questions about Harrington Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Harrington Elementary School?

Students at Harrington Elementary School are 84% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Harrington Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Harrington Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Narraguagus High School

What district is Harrington Elementary School in?

Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Admin District 37

How many students attend Harrington Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 129 students attended Harrington Elementary School.

Is Harrington Elementary School a good school?

Harrington Elementary School ranks 179^th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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