Below Average
#478 of 542 schools in ME
Carrie Ricker School
Elementary School · Rsu 04 · Litchfield, ME
A Rsu 04 elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
573 Richmond Road, Litchfield, ME 04350
- Math 69% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carrie Ricker School score 73% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 83%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2010–2022), then recovered 42 points since 2019, reaching 73% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Carrie Ricker 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low190/100K
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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
$75,329
Median home value
$236,100
Median rent
$1,088/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
94.6%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04350; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Rsu 04
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,984NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carrie Ricker School is listed in RSU 04; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carrie Ricker School
Carrie Ricker School is a public elementary school in Litchfield, ME, part of Rsu 04, serving approximately 158 students in grades 3rd-4th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #478 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carrie Ricker School
What grades does Carrie Ricker School serve?
Carrie Ricker School serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.
How many students attend Carrie Ricker School?
Carrie Ricker School has an enrollment of approximately 158 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carrie Ricker School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carrie Ricker School is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carrie Ricker School rank in ME?
Carrie Ricker School ranks #478 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Carrie Ricker School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carrie Ricker School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Carrie Ricker School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carrie Ricker School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Carrie Ricker School a charter school?
No, Carrie Ricker School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carrie Ricker School a Title I school?
No, Carrie Ricker School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carrie Ricker School?
37.3% of students at Carrie Ricker 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
- 3rd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 158
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kennebec County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.0%
- Phone
- (207) 268-4136
- Area population (ZIP 04350)
- 3,635
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 50.6
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 04350; 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, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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