Excellent
#25 of 542 schools in ME
Top 4% in state
Ames Elementary School
Elementary School · Rsu 71 · Searsmont, ME
A Rsu 71 elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
165 New England Road, Searsmont, ME 04973
- Math 87% proficient (2022)
- Reading 92% proficient (2022)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ames Elementary School score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2015–2022), then recovered 50 points since 2019, reaching 90% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Ames 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low57/100K
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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
$85,192
Median home value
$259,900
Median rent
$779/mo
College educated
32%
Homeownership
92.1%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04973; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in RSU 71
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Albert W. Stevens SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 247 | Compare → |
| East Belfast SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–2 | Not available | 87 | Compare → |
| Kermit S Nickerson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 3–5 | Not available | 57 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Rsu 71
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $18,807NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ames Elementary School is listed in RSU 71; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ames Elementary School
Ames Elementary School is a public elementary school in Searsmont, ME, part of Rsu 71, serving approximately 129 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #25 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ames Elementary School
What grades does Ames Elementary School serve?
Ames Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Ames Elementary School?
Ames Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 129 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ames Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ames Elementary School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ames Elementary School rank in ME?
Ames Elementary School ranks #25 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Ames Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ames Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Ames Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ames Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Ames Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ames Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ames Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ames Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ames Elementary School?
43.4% of students at Ames 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
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 129
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Waldo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.0%
- Phone
- (207) 342-5100
- Area population (ZIP 04973)
- 1,494
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 04973; 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, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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