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#362 of 542 schools in ME

Alfred Elementary School

Elementary School · Rsu 57/msad 57 · Alfred, ME

A Rsu 57/msad 57 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

21 Sanford Road, Alfred, ME 04002

  • Math 87% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 87% proficient (2022)
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency87% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)82% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$15,891
Chronic Absenteeism12.2%

Students at Alfred Elementary School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 82%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency87%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency87%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 40 points since 2019, reaching 87% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2022
Math
87%
ELA
87%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

39.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Alfred Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low105/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$77,853

Median home value

$321,100

Median rent

$784/mo

College educated

22.8%

Homeownership

89.4%

Poverty rate

8.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Carl J Lamb SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–43.0 mi424Compare →
St Thomas Consolidated SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3privatePK–83.0 mi129Compare →
Sanford Pride Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–43.5 mi378Compare →
Margaret Chase SmithEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–44.3 mi439Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Rsu 57/msad 57

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#5 of 7
District spending per student
$15,891NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Alfred Elementary School is listed in RSU 57/MSAD 57; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Alfred Elementary School

Alfred Elementary School is a public elementary school in Alfred, ME, part of Rsu 57/msad 57, serving approximately 189 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #362 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Alfred Elementary School

What grades does Alfred Elementary School serve?

Alfred Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Alfred Elementary School?

Alfred Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alfred Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Alfred Elementary School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Alfred Elementary School rank in ME?

Alfred Elementary School ranks #362 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Alfred Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Alfred Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Alfred Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Alfred Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Alfred Elementary School a charter school?

No, Alfred Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Alfred Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Alfred Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alfred Elementary School?

39.2% of students at Alfred Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
189
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.2%
Area population (ZIP 04002)
7,695
Area average commute
27.7 min
Area median age
51.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 04002; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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