Somerset Elementary School

Summary:

Somerset Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Hartland, Maine, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 240 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 19 district, which is ranked 138 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Somerset Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.58%) compared to the surrounding schools, it has experienced a high rate of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 20.2% in 2020-2021 to 52.1% in 2021-2022. This is notably higher than the surrounding schools, such as Sebasticook Valley Elementary School and Canaan Elementary School, which have lower chronic absenteeism rates. Additionally, Somerset Elementary School's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in the Maine Educational Assessment (MEA) for English Language Arts and Mathematics, has been lower than the regional and state averages.

The high rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch recipients at Somerset Elementary School (ranging from 65.71% in 2020-2021 to 82.5% in 2022-2023) suggest that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's performance. While some nearby schools, such as Canaan Elementary School, have higher academic performance, others, like Dimensions Academy, face similar challenges to Somerset Elementary School. This highlights the need for a more comprehensive understanding of the factors influencing student success in this region, as well as the broader systemic issues within the Regional School Unit 19 district.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

45 Blake Street
Hartland, ME 04943

(207) 938-4770

District: Regional School Unit 19

SchoolDigger Rank:
252^nd of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,480

Students who attend Somerset Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Nokomis Regional Middle School
High:	Nokomis Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Number of students: 223

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.5%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Asian:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Somerset Elementary School ranks worse than 86.9% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 19 District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.55. (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 (95.5%), two or more races (3.6%), Asian (0.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Regional School Unit 19 District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Somerset Elementary School is 10.1, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 19 District! (See more...)

Compare Somerset Elementary School employs 22 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Somerset Elementary School is $21,480, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 19 District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Regional School Unit 19:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 19 138^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Somerset Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2021	8.22	205^th	228	10.1%
2022	3.78	199^th	210	5.2%
2023	22.55	252^nd	290	13.1%

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Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Somerset Elementary School

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Year	White	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	204	0	3	1	7	215
2021	206	0	1	1	2	210
2022	203	0	1	1	7	212
2023	227	1	2	1	9	240
2024	213	1	1	0	8	223

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 Somerset Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	215	18.8	11.4	71.6
2021	210	20.0	10.5	65.7
2022	212	21.8	9.7	69.8
2023	240	20.9	11.4	82.5
2024	223	22.0	10.1	74.4

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 Somerset Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	215	18.8	11.4	71.6
2021	210	20.0	10.5	65.7
2022	212	21.8	9.7	69.8
2023	240	20.9	11.4	82.5
2024	223	22.0	10.1	74.4

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 Somerset Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2020	$17,829
2021	$21,004
2022	$20,608
2023	$21,480

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Schools Near Somerset 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
Somerset Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	45 Blake Street	Hartland	04943	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 19	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 938-4770	223	22	10.1	74.4%	213 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.6%)	22.5	252^nd of 290 public elementary schools	13.1%		3.8	199^th of 210 public elementary schools	5.2%	53	51.8	42.2		$21,480
Vickery School	Public	1-4	170 School Street	Pittsfield	04967	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 53/Maine School Admin District 53	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 487-5575	228	26	8.7	57.5%	215 (94.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	42.8	187^th of 290 public elementary schools	35.5%		8.4	190^th of 210 public elementary schools	9.5%	3	55.9	54.1		$19,092
Sebasticook Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	337 Williams Road	Newport	04953	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 19	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 368-4592	331	29	11.4	50.5%	305 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.0%)	66	109^th of 290 public elementary schools	62.4%		14.7	179^th of 210 public elementary schools	14.8%	70	64.4	61.9		$16,641
Harmony Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	18 Main St	Harmony	04942	Somerset County	Harmony Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 683-2211	63	5	11.8	61.9%	59 (93.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.8%)	23.4	249^th of 290 public elementary schools	14.1%					(n/a)	51.5	42.9		$23,947
Manson Park School	Public	PK-K	179 Lancey Street	Pittsfield	04967	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 53/Maine School Admin District 53	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 487-2881	93	6	15.5	58.1%	87 (93.5%)	1 (1.1%)	2 (2.2%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)								(n/a)				$16,904
Canaan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	178 Main Street	Canaan	04924	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 474-3901	163	18	9.0	67.5%	153 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.9%)	72.7	80^th of 290 public elementary schools	72.4%		74.8	47^th of 210 public elementary schools	77.6%	33	74.5	60.2	30.6	$24,384
Athens Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	8 Fox Hill Road	Athens	04912	Somerset County	Athens Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 654-2561	111	12	9.0	64.9%	110 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	92.5	18^th of 290 public elementary schools	93.8%					(n/a)	76.3	75.3	68.0	$19,860
Ridge View Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	175 Fern Road	Dexter	04930	Penobscot County	Maine School Admin District 46	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 924-6000	562	55	10.1	66.4%	539 (95.9%)	12 (2.1%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19	262^nd of 290 public elementary schools	9.7%		22.1	161^st of 210 public elementary schools	23.3%	101	51.8	36.8	29.8	$16,817
Dimensions Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1192 West Ridge Road	Cornville	04976	Somerset County	Community Regional Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(207) 474-8503	168	12	14.0	57.7%	157 (93.5%)	2 (1.2%)	5 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	12.6	277^th of 290 public elementary schools	4.5%					(n/a)	46.1	36.7		$12,326
Margaret Chase Smith School - Skowhegan	Public	4-5	40 Heselton Street	Skowhegan	04976	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 474-9822	173	15	11.2	67.6%	163 (94.2%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.3%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)								(n/a)	60.0	54.7	17.0	$18,538

Frequently Asked Questions about Somerset Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Somerset Elementary School?

Students at Somerset Elementary School are 96% White, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Somerset Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 223 students attended Somerset Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Somerset Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Nokomis Regional Middle School
High : Nokomis Regional High School

Is Somerset Elementary School a good school?

Somerset Elementary School ranks in the bottom 13.1% of Maine elementary schools.

What district is Somerset Elementary School in?

Regional School Unit 19

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