Frank I Brown Elementary School

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Frank I Brown Elementary School ranks 86 th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Frank I Brown Elementary School is a public elementary school in South Portland, Maine, serving 235 students from kindergarten to 4th grade and part of the South Portland Public Schools district.

Frank I Brown Elementary School stands out for its diverse student population, with 62.98% White, 22.13% African American, 7.66% Hispanic, and 6.38% two or more races, which is more diverse than nearby schools like Dyer Elementary (71.43% White) and Dora L Small Elementary (76.15% White). The school also performs well academically, with 65.43% proficiency in English Language Arts and 66.27% proficiency in Math, outpacing district and state averages. Additionally, the school has a low student-teacher ratio of 9.2 students per teacher, lower than nearby schools like Waldo T Skillin Elementary (11.4 students per teacher) and James Otis Kaler Elementary (11 students per teacher).

While Frank I Brown Elementary School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, from a high of 38th out of 258 Maine elementary schools in 2018-2019 to a low of 121st out of 228 in 2020-2021, the school has made significant improvements in reducing chronic absenteeism, from 45.3% in 2020-2021 to just 5.8% in 2022-2023, outperforming nearby schools like Waldo T Skillin Elementary (16.4%) and James Otis Kaler Elementary (22.9%). The school's performance data also reveals a notable difference in the ranking of female and male students, indicating an opportunity to address the gender-based performance gap.

Detail:

Public K-4

37 Highland AVE
South Portland, ME 04106

(207) 799-5196

District: South Portland Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
86^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,822

Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Number of students: 222

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.5%

African American:

19.8%

Two or more races:

7.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Frank I Brown Elementary School ranks better than 70.3% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the South Portland Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.67. (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 (63.5%), African American (19.8%), two or more races (7.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frank I Brown Elementary School is 10.1. 3 elementary schools in the South Portland Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Frank I Brown Elementary School employs 21.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frank I Brown Elementary School is $25,822, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the South Portland Public Schools District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Frank I Brown Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

South Portland Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks South Portland Public Schools 83^rd of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Frank I Brown Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Frank I Brown Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2007	47.58	108^th	198	45.5%
2008	45.60	108^th	195	44.6%
2009	50.83	104^th	209	50.2%
2010	60.14	66^th	193	65.8%
2011	73.11	33^rd	186	82.3%
2012	67.35	57^th	258	77.9%
2013	69.39	49^th	261	81.2%
2015	42.67	188^th	284	33.8%
2016	46.19	139^th	255	45.5%
2017	66.23	72^nd	256	71.9%
2018	69.03	55^th	254	78.3%
2019	79.40	38^th	258	85.3%
2021	45.82	121^st	228	46.9%
2022	56.87	89^th	210	57.6%
2023	71.67	86^th	290	70.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Frank I Brown Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	74.46	24^th	153	84.3%
2021	74.60	20^th	90	77.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Frank I Brown Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	68.86	40^th	153	73.9%
2021	18.59	75^th	90	16.7%

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Rank History for White students at Frank I Brown Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	86.12	3^rd	31	90.3%

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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 Frank I Brown Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	263	1	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	272
2006	215	3	17	18	0	n/a	n/a	253
2007	210	6	25	19	0	n/a	n/a	260
2008	198	10	24	27	1	n/a	n/a	260
2009	229	15	8	6	1	n/a	n/a	259
2010	241	22	12	8	0	n/a	n/a	283
2011	217	14	8	17	1	0	10	267
2012	223	22	11	14	2	0	14	286
2013	247	23	11	14	2	0	18	315
2014	242	21	9	12	1	0	17	302
2015	231	22	9	13	0	0	15	290
2016	218	23	7	11	2	0	16	277
2017	217	28	6	8	0	0	15	274
2018	200	31	6	6	0	0	19	262
2019	202	34	7	8	0	0	18	269
2020	186	39	5	9	0	0	23	262
2021	172	37	5	9	0	0	25	248
2022	180	36	5	12	0	0	22	255
2023	148	52	2	18	0	0	15	235
2024	141	44	6	14	0	0	17	222

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 Frank I Brown Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	272	16.0	17.0	15.8
2006	253	18.0	14.1	22.5
2007	260	21.0	12.4	27.3
2008	260	27.3	9.5	29.6
2009	259	20.6	12.6	27
2010	283	21.2	13.3	31.1
2011	267	20.9	12.7	35.2
2012	286	21.8	13.1	2.4
2013	315	22.4	14.0	33
2014	302	24.1	12.5	30.1
2015	290	24.0	12.0	32.1
2016	277	21.0	13.1	31.8
2017	274	19.8	13.8	36.9
2018	262	20.8	12.5	36.6
2019	269	21.1	12.7	34.2
2020	262	20.9	12.5	36.3
2021	248	22.7	10.9	27
2022	255	25.0	10.2	32.2
2023	235	25.4	9.2	22.6
2024	222	21.9	10.1	26.6

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 Frank I Brown Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	272	16.0	17.0	15.8
2006	253	18.0	14.1	22.5
2007	260	21.0	12.4	27.3
2008	260	27.3	9.5	29.6
2009	259	20.6	12.6	27
2010	283	21.2	13.3	31.1
2011	267	20.9	12.7	35.2
2012	286	21.8	13.1	2.4
2013	315	22.4	14.0	33
2014	302	24.1	12.5	30.1
2015	290	24.0	12.0	32.1
2016	277	21.0	13.1	31.8
2017	274	19.8	13.8	36.9
2018	262	20.8	12.5	36.6
2019	269	21.1	12.7	34.2
2020	262	20.9	12.5	36.3
2021	248	22.7	10.9	27
2022	255	25.0	10.2	32.2
2023	235	25.4	9.2	22.6
2024	222	21.9	10.1	26.6

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 Frank I Brown Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$16,102
2019	$16,740
2020	$17,380
2021	$20,373
2022	$17,390
2023	$25,822

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frank I Brown Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 38^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 86^th of 290 Elementary schools	14.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Frank I Brown Elementary School)	64.4	87.3	22.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Portland Public Schools)	57.6	83.7	26.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Frank I Brown Elementary School)	51.9	82.2	30.4%
All Grades Mathematics (South Portland Public Schools)	37.8	76.7	38.9%
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	269	235	12.6%
African American	34	52	52.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	7	2	71.4%
Hispanic	8	18	125%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	202	148	26.7%
Two or More Races	18	15	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.2%	22.6%	11.6%

Schools Near Frank I Brown 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ocean Avenue	Public	K-5	150 Ocean AV	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 874-8180	357	34	10.5	37.3%	207 (58.0%)	84 (23.5%)	36 (10.1%)	12 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.0%)	65.4	110^th of 290 public elementary schools	62.1%		58.1	87^th of 210 public elementary schools	58.6%	23	71.7	54.9	31.3	$22,513

Frequently Asked Questions about Frank I Brown Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Frank I Brown Elementary School?

Students at Frank I Brown Elementary School are 64% White, 20% African American, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Frank I Brown Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Frank I Brown Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : South Portland High School

Is Frank I Brown Elementary School a good school?

Frank I Brown Elementary School ranks 86^th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Frank I Brown Elementary School in?

South Portland Public Schools

How many students attend Frank I Brown Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 222 students attended Frank I Brown Elementary School.

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