Below Average
#446 of 542 schools in ME
Carl J Lamb School
Elementary School · Sanford Public Schools · Springvale, ME
A Sanford Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
233 Shaws Ridge Road, Springvale, ME 04083
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carl J Lamb School score 77% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 78%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 28 points since 2019, reaching 77% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carl J Lamb 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat 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
$81,299
Median home value
$249,300
Median rent
$1,210/mo
College educated
33.9%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04083; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Pride Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–4 | 0.8 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| St Thomas Consolidated SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 129 | Compare → |
| Margaret Chase SmithEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–4 | 2.6 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Alfred Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 189 | 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.
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.
Sanford Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,584NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carl J Lamb School is listed in Sanford Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carl J Lamb School
Carl J Lamb School is a public elementary school in Springvale, ME, part of Sanford Public Schools, serving approximately 424 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #446 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carl J Lamb School
What grades does Carl J Lamb School serve?
Carl J Lamb School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Carl J Lamb School?
Carl J Lamb School has an enrollment of approximately 424 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl J Lamb School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl J Lamb School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carl J Lamb School rank in ME?
Carl J Lamb School ranks #446 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Carl J Lamb School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carl J Lamb School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Carl J Lamb School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carl J Lamb School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Carl J Lamb School a charter school?
No, Carl J Lamb School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carl J Lamb School a Title I school?
No, Carl J Lamb School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carl J Lamb School?
53.5% of students at Carl J Lamb 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 424
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (207) 324-8481
- Area population (ZIP 04083)
- 4,710
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 04083; 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
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