Serving 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Eliot Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eliot Elementary School's student population of 309 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
309 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Eliot Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eliot Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#201 out of 512 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
89%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eliot Elementary School's ranking?
Eliot Elementary School is ranked #201 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Eliot Elementary School?
309 students attend Eliot Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Eliot Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eliot Elementary School?
Eliot Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Eliot Elementary School offer ?
Eliot Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eliot Elementary School part of?
Eliot Elementary School is part of RSU 35/MSAD 35 School District.
In what neighborhood is Eliot Elementary School located?
Eliot Elementary School is located in the South Eliot neighborhood of Eliot, ME.
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