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Katahdin Elementary School

Summary:

Katahdin Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Stacyville, Maine, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 150 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 89 district, which is ranked 137 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Katahdin Elementary School has experienced several concerning trends in recent years. The school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in MEA (Maine Educational Assessments) tests, is lower than the state and district averages, with proficiency rates of 51.61% in English Language Arts, 44.44% in Mathematics, and 19.23% in Science. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 22.4% in 2022-2023 to 72.0% in 2020-2021, which is notably higher than the state and district averages. The school also serves a student population with a high percentage of economic disadvantage, as evidenced by the 40% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

Despite these challenges, Katahdin Elementary School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.9 to 12 students per teacher over the past three years, which could be a potential advantage in providing more individualized attention and support for students. However, this advantage does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes, suggesting that other factors, such as teacher quality, professional development, or resource allocation, may need to be addressed to help the school and its students achieve greater success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 805 Station Road
       Stacyville, ME  04777

(207) 365-4285

District: Regional School Unit 89

SchoolDigger Rank:
251st of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,546 Help


Students who attend Katahdin Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Katahdin Middle/High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  139

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.0%
American Indian:
2.9%
Two or more races:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Katahdin Elementary School ranks worse than 86.6% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.81. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95%), American Indian (2.9%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Katahdin Elementary School is 10.2. (See more...)
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Compare Katahdin Elementary School employs 13.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Katahdin Elementary School is $18,546.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Regional School Unit 89:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 89 137th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Katahdin Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.94 110th 258 57.4%
2023 22.81 251st 290 13.4%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Katahdin Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 139 0 1 2 1 0 2 0 145
2020 132 0 1 4 1 0 3 0 141
2021 123 0 2 4 1 0 3 0 133
2022 118 1 2 4 1 0 3 0 129
2023 141 0 0 2 4 0 3 0 150
2024 132 1 0 0 4 0 2 0 139

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 Katahdin Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 145 17.8 8.1 66.9
2020 141 13.9 10.1 66.7
2021 133 11.5 11.5 60.9
2022 129 13.0 9.9 54.3
2023 150 12.5 12.0 40
2024 139 13.5 10.2 64.7

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 Katahdin Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 145 17.8 8.1 66.9
2020 141 13.9 10.1 66.7
2021 133 11.5 11.5 60.9
2022 129 13.0 9.9 54.3
2023 150 12.5 12.0 40
2024 139 13.5 10.2 64.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Katahdin Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $17,911
2020 $17,344
2021 $17,604
2022 $20,806
2023 $18,546

Data source: Maine Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Katahdin Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 110th of 258 Elementary schoolsRanks 251st of 290 Elementary schools
 43.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students145150
 3.4%
African American00
American Indian14
 300%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic22
Pacific Islander00
White139141
 1.4%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.9%40%
 26.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Katahdin Elementary School

Students at Katahdin Elementary School are 95% White, 3% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

Katahdin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 13.4% of Maine elementary schools.

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

High : Katahdin Middle/High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 139 students attended Katahdin Elementary School.


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