Turner Elementary School

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Turner Elementary School ranks 210 th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Turner Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-6 in the town of Turner, Maine. With a student population of 303, the school is part of the Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Admin District 52, which is ranked 101 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Turner Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school faces some challenges compared to nearby schools. It has seen higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.7% to 17.0% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average and the rates of schools like Greene Central School (12.3%) and Washburn School (12.2%). Additionally, the school's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science have been below the state and district averages, with only 57.54% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 64.63% statewide and 62.61% in the district.

Interestingly, Turner Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 18.86% to 33.33% in recent years, lower than some nearby schools like Leeds Central School (32.46%) and Hartford-Sumner Elementary School (54.46%). This suggests the school may serve a more affluent population, which could be a contributing factor to its performance. Overall, Turner Elementary's declining statewide ranking and struggles with chronic absenteeism and academic achievement indicate opportunities for improvement, potentially by learning from the practices of higher-performing nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 3-6

91 Matthews Way
Turner, ME 04282

(207) 225-1050

District: Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Admin District 52

SchoolDigger Rank:
210^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,090

Students who attend Turner Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Tripp Middle School
High:	Leavitt Area High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 275

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.2%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Turner Elementary School ranks worse than 72.4% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Admin District 52. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.16. (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 (90.2%), Hispanic (3.6%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Turner Elementary School is 11.6, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Admin District 52! (See more...)

Compare Turner Elementary School employs 23.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Turner Elementary School is $15,090. 2 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Admin District 52 spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Admin District 52:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Admin District 52 101^st of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Turner Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Turner Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2006	47.69	99^th	192	48.4%
2007	52.12	94^th	198	52.5%
2008	59.93	68^th	195	65.1%
2009	71.81	24^th	209	88.5%
2010	71.59	32^nd	193	83.4%
2011	73.12	32^nd	186	82.8%
2012	58.52	86^th	258	66.7%
2013	66.13	62^nd	261	76.2%
2015	47.82	169^th	284	40.5%
2016	62.11	84^th	255	67.1%
2017	42.06	152^nd	256	40.6%
2018	32.56	191^st	254	24.8%
2019	30.61	193^rd	258	25.2%
2021	11.20	192^nd	228	15.8%
2022	31.21	146^th	210	30.5%
2023	36.16	210^th	290	27.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Turner Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	28.65	126^th	153	17.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Turner Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	28.48	121^st	153	20.9%

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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 Turner 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	541	541
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	557	557
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	227	227
1994	243	0	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	-10	243
1995	260	0	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	272
1996	260	0	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	272
1997	244	0	3	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	259
1998	255	0	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	265
1999	242	0	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	250
2000	251	0	0	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	261
2001	248	0	1	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	258
2002	241	2	0	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	254
2003	241	2	0	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	254
2004	226	1	1	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	240
2005	218	0	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
2006	235	1	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	243
2007	241	1	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	250
2008	239	2	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	252
2009	212	1	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	221
2010	201	2	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	214
2011	203	1	0	6	2	1	0	0	213
2012	185	4	0	9	1	0	1	0	200
2013	180	6	2	10	1	0	2	0	201
2014	183	7	3	7	1	0	1	0	202
2015	183	5	2	4	0	0	1	0	195
2016	262	8	2	10	1	0	1	0	284
2017	245	5	2	14	0	0	1	0	267
2018	236	4	2	12	2	0	2	0	258
2019	252	2	3	12	2	0	5	0	276
2020	262	2	0	12	3	0	4	0	283
2021	256	5	0	10	3	0	5	0	279
2022	261	6	0	8	0	0	6	0	281
2023	277	10	0	11	0	0	5	0	303
2024	248	7	0	10	0	0	10	0	275

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 Turner Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	541	30.5	17.7	n/a
1992	557	31.1	17.9	n/a
1993	227	18.0	12.6	19.4
1994	243	14.6	16.6	18.6
1995	272	14.2	19.2	26.8
1996	272	14.2	19.2	26.8
1997	259	16.0	16.2	23.2
1998	265	18.7	14.2	26
1999	250	20.0	12.5	30.4
2000	261	18.7	14.0	27.6
2001	258	19.0	13.6	28.3
2002	254	18.6	13.7	29.9
2003	254	18.6	13.7	29.9
2004	240	18.6	12.9	32.5
2005	229	21.7	10.6	28.4
2006	243	21.0	11.6	29.2
2007	250	22.4	11.2	34
2008	252	26.4	9.5	33.3
2009	221	17.3	12.8	35.3
2010	214	16.9	12.6	40.2
2011	213	16.9	12.6	43.7
2012	200	16.0	12.5	10.5
2013	201	16.3	12.3	41.8
2014	202	17.3	11.6	41.6
2015	195	16.0	12.1	41.5
2016	284	22.0	12.9	40.5
2017	267	20.1	13.2	42.7
2018	258	21.0	12.2	37.2
2019	276	20.9	13.2	39.1
2020	283	21.7	13.0	37.5
2021	279	21.3	13.0	33.3
2022	281	22.9	12.2	18.9
2023	303	23.4	12.9	21.8
2024	275	23.6	11.6	26.2

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 Turner Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	541	30.5	17.7	n/a
1992	557	31.1	17.9	n/a
1993	227	18.0	12.6	19.4
1994	243	14.6	16.6	18.6
1995	272	14.2	19.2	26.8
1996	272	14.2	19.2	26.8
1997	259	16.0	16.2	23.2
1998	265	18.7	14.2	26
1999	250	20.0	12.5	30.4
2000	261	18.7	14.0	27.6
2001	258	19.0	13.6	28.3
2002	254	18.6	13.7	29.9
2003	254	18.6	13.7	29.9
2004	240	18.6	12.9	32.5
2005	229	21.7	10.6	28.4
2006	243	21.0	11.6	29.2
2007	250	22.4	11.2	34
2008	252	26.4	9.5	33.3
2009	221	17.3	12.8	35.3
2010	214	16.9	12.6	40.2
2011	213	16.9	12.6	43.7
2012	200	16.0	12.5	10.5
2013	201	16.3	12.3	41.8
2014	202	17.3	11.6	41.6
2015	195	16.0	12.1	41.5
2016	284	22.0	12.9	40.5
2017	267	20.1	13.2	42.7
2018	258	21.0	12.2	37.2
2019	276	20.9	13.2	39.1
2020	283	21.7	13.0	37.5
2021	279	21.3	13.0	33.3
2022	281	22.9	12.2	18.9
2023	303	23.4	12.9	21.8
2024	275	23.6	11.6	26.2

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 Turner Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$12,417
2019	$12,380
2020	$12,884
2021	$15,492
2022	$15,680
2023	$15,090

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Turner Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 193^rd of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 210^th of 290 Elementary schools	2.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Turner Elementary School)	43.3	80.6	37.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Admin District 52)	51.5	83.9	32.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Turner Elementary School)	30	78.8	48.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Admin District 52)	36.7	82.3	45.6%
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	276	303	9.8%
African American	2	10	400%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	12	11	8.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	252	277	9.9%
Two or More Races	5	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.1%	21.8%	17.3%

Schools Near Turner 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
Turner Elementary School	Public	3-6	91 Matthews Way	Turner	04282	Androscoggin County	Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Admin District 52	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 225-1050	275	24	11.6	26.2%	248 (90.2%)	7 (2.5%)	10 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.6%)	36.2	210^th of 290 public elementary schools	27.6%		31.2	146^th of 210 public elementary schools	30.5%	64	57.5	49.8	10.9	$15,090
Turner Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	59 Cobb Road	Turner	04282	Androscoggin County	Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Admin District 52	No	No	No	No	(207) 225-1030	310	23	13.7	24.2%	285 (91.9%)	7 (2.3%)	9 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)								(n/a)				$14,607
Leeds Central School	Public	PK, KG-6	1185 Route 106	Leeds	04263	Androscoggin County	Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Admin District 52	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 524-5151	199	17	12.0	48.7%	180 (90.5%)	5 (2.5%)	9 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	24	248^th of 290 public elementary schools	14.5%		14.5	180^th of 210 public elementary schools	14.3%	68	45.4	46.9		$18,735
Greene Central School	Public	PK, KG-6	41 Main Street	Greene	04236	Androscoggin County	Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Admin District 52	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 946-5681	333	25	13.2	36.3%	309 (92.8%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.6%)	63.4	115^th of 290 public elementary schools	60.3%		65.5	68^th of 210 public elementary schools	67.6%	47	67.5	56.4	34.8	$15,390
Hebron Station School	Public	PK, KG-6	884 Station Road	Hebron	04238	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17	No	No	No	No	(207) 966-3323	101	10	9.9	31.7%	96 (95.0%)	3 (3.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	40.3	197^th of 290 public elementary schools	32.1%		84.5	18^th of 210 public elementary schools	91.4%	179	56.9	51.0		$16,857
East Auburn Community School	Public	PK, KG-6	15 Andrew Drive	Auburn	04210	Androscoggin County	Auburn Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 782-4142	155	13	12.1	43.9%	139 (89.7%)	10 (6.5%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	77.9	68^th of 290 public elementary schools	76.6%		89.1	8^th of 210 public elementary schools	96.2%	60	74.1	58.8		$15,535
Monmouth Memorial School	Public	PK, KG-8	130 Academy Rd	Monmouth	04259	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 02	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 933-9002	383	38	10.1	32.6%	349 (91.1%)	6 (1.6%)	13 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.1%)	57.5	136^th of 290 public elementary schools	53.1%		61.7	77^th of 210 public elementary schools	63.3%	59	69.0	47.2	42.7	$10,829
Wayne Elementary School	Public	K-5	48 Pond Road	Wayne	04284	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 38	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 685-3634	62	10	6.2	27.4%	58 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.8%)	66.2	105^th of 290 public elementary schools	63.8%					(n/a)	62.2	67.6	41.7	$25,230
Hartford-Sumner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	145 Main Street	Sumner	04292	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 10	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 388-2681	289	26	11.2	50.2%	284 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	46.4	178^th of 290 public elementary schools	38.6%		38.6	129^th of 210 public elementary schools	38.6%	49	65.2	47.8	19.4	$19,349
Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	601 College Street	Lewiston	04240	Androscoggin County	Lewiston Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 795-4160	524	52	10.0	65.1%	253 (48.3%)	190 (36.3%)	19 (3.6%)	10 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (9.7%)	16.1	269^th of 290 public elementary schools	7.2%		10.2	189^th of 210 public elementary schools	10.0%	80	50.7	38.3	13.6	$18,875

Frequently Asked Questions about Turner Elementary School

Is Turner Elementary School a good school?

Turner Elementary School ranks 210^th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Turner Elementary School in?

Regional School Unit 52/Maine School Admin District 52

What schools do graduates of Turner Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Tripp Middle School
High : Leavitt Area High School

What is the racial makeup of Turner Elementary School?

Students at Turner Elementary School are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

How many students attend Turner Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 275 students attended Turner Elementary School.

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