Limestone Community School

Summary:

Limestone Community School is a small elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the rural town of Limestone, Maine. With a student population of just 140, the school faces several key challenges, including a lack of racial diversity, high chronic absenteeism, and consistently lower academic performance compared to the state and nearby schools.

One notable issue is the school's racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (92.86%) compared to the 85-94% range at nearby schools. Limestone Community School also struggles with very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 28% to 42.9% over the past 3 years - much higher than the 17.9% to 39.4% seen at nearby schools like Easton Elementary School. Academically, the school's performance on the Maine Educational Assessments (MEA) is consistently lower than state averages, with only 55.71% of students proficient or better in ELA and just 26.76% in math, compared to state averages of 64.63% and 48.68% respectively.

The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 61.43% to 71.63% over the past 3 years, suggests that the Limestone Community School community faces significant socioeconomic challenges. This may be a contributing factor to the school's academic struggles and high chronic absenteeism rates. Addressing these issues will likely require a multi-faceted approach that addresses both academic and socioeconomic factors within the school community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

93 High Street
Limestone, ME 04750

(207) 325-4742

District: Limestone Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
268^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,601

Students who attend Limestone Community School usually attend:

High:

ME School of Science & Mathematics

Student/teacher ratio: 9.1

Number of students: 144

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.6%

Two or more races:

8.3%

African American:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Limestone Community School ranks worse than 92.4% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.22. (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 (82.6%), two or more races (8.3%), African American (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Limestone Community School is 9.1. (See more...)

Compare Limestone Community School employs 15.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Limestone Community School is $25,601.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Limestone Community School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Limestone Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Limestone Public Schools 171^st of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Limestone Community School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2021	12.83	189^th	228	17.1%
2022	7.71	192^nd	210	8.6%
2023	16.22	268^th	290	7.6%

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Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Limestone Community School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2020	129	0	2	1	2	2	136
2021	131	0	0	2	0	2	135
2022	136	0	2	1	0	2	141
2023	130	2	2	1	1	4	140
2024	119	6	4	3	0	12	144

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 Limestone Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	136	11.5	11.8	44.9
2021	135	13.3	10.1	69.6
2022	141	14.8	9.5	71.6
2023	140	14.3	9.7	61.4
2024	144	15.7	9.1	60.4

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 Limestone Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	136	11.5	11.8	44.9
2021	135	13.3	10.1	69.6
2022	141	14.8	9.5	71.6
2023	140	14.3	9.7	61.4
2024	144	15.7	9.1	60.4

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 Limestone Community School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2020	$00
2021	$5,351
2022	$23,549
2023	$25,601

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Schools Near Limestone Community 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
Limestone Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	93 High Street	Limestone	04750	Aroostook County	Limestone Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 325-4742	144	16	9.1	60.4%	119 (82.6%)	6 (4.2%)	3 (2.1%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (8.3%)	16.2	268^th of 290 public elementary schools	7.6%		7.7	192^nd of 210 public elementary schools	8.6%	76	55.7	26.8	27.8	$25,601
Dawn F Barnes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	1025 Van Buren Road	Caswell	04750	Aroostook County	Caswell Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 325-4611	38	4	9.2	86.8%	34 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.3%)								(n/a)				$22,400
Caribou Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	24 Bennett Dr	Caribou	04736	Aroostook County	Regional School Unit 39	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 493-4240	773	57	13.6	48.3%	663 (85.8%)	15 (1.9%)	23 (3.0%)	4 (0.5%)	25 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.6%)	29.7	230^th of 290 public elementary schools	20.7%		48.7	105^th of 210 public elementary schools	50.0%	125	59.1	41.8	22.9	$15,799
Fort Fairfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	76 Brunswick Avenue	Fort Fairfield	04742	Aroostook County	Regional School Unit 86/Maine School Admin District 20	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 472-3290	205	22	9.2	60.5%	187 (91.2%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.4%)	69.2	95^th of 290 public elementary schools	67.2%		49.1	103^rd of 210 public elementary schools	51.0%	8	72.0	63.6	20.0	$16,685
Connor Consolidated School	Public	PK, KG-6	1581 Van Buren RD	Connor Twp	04736	Aroostook County	Education in Unorganized Terr	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 496-4521	31	4	7.3	25.8%	29 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.5%)	39.4	201^st of 290 public elementary schools	30.7%					(n/a)	57.1	50.0		$00
Woodland Consolidated School	Public	PK, KG-8	844 Woodland Center Road	Woodland	04736	Aroostook County	Woodland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 496-2981	167	14	11.7	40.1%	158 (94.6%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	68.1	103^rd of 290 public elementary schools	64.5%		63.5	72^nd of 210 public elementary schools	65.7%	31	70.6	60.0	28.6	$14,357
Washburn District Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	33 School Street	Washburn	04786	Aroostook County	Regional School Unit 45/Maine School Admin District 45	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 455-4504	176	17	10.4	36.4%	160 (90.9%)	7 (4.0%)	2 (1.1%)	3 (1.7%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	10.8	279^th of 290 public elementary schools	3.8%		1.2	203^rd of 210 public elementary schools	3.3%	76	49.1	32.1	19.4	$18,609
Eva Hoyt Zippel School	Public	3-5	42 Griffin St	Presque Isle	04769	Aroostook County	Regional School Unit 79/Maine School Admin District 01	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 764-8106	275	18	15.7	52.0%	232 (84.4%)	2 (0.7%)	9 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.2%)	3 (1.1%)	12 (4.4%)	49.9	170^th of 290 public elementary schools	41.4%		38.4	130^th of 210 public elementary schools	38.1%	40	61.6	57.1	20.7	$16,187
Pine Street Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	50 Pine St	Presque Isle	04769	Aroostook County	Regional School Unit 79/Maine School Admin District 01	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 764-8104	357	23	15.3	61.9%	306 (85.7%)	3 (0.8%)	15 (4.2%)	3 (0.8%)	8 (2.2%)	2 (0.6%)	20 (5.6%)								(n/a)				$12,974
Van Buren Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	169 Main Street Suite 101	Van Buren	04785	Aroostook County	Regional School Unit 88/Maine School Admin District 24	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 868-5274	206	14	14.5	69.4%	189 (91.7%)	10 (4.9%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	26	238^th of 290 public elementary schools	17.9%		65.2	70^th of 210 public elementary schools	66.7%	168	60.3	35.5	21.2	$15,740

Frequently Asked Questions about Limestone Community School

What schools do graduates of Limestone Community School attend?

Students who attend Limestone Community School usually go on to attend:

High : ME School of Science & Mathematics

What is the racial makeup of Limestone Community School?

Students at Limestone Community School are 83% White, 8% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Limestone Community School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 144 students attended Limestone Community School.

Is Limestone Community School a good school?

Limestone Community School ranks in the bottom 7.6% of Maine elementary schools.

What district is Limestone Community School in?

Limestone Public Schools

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