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#290 of 542 schools in ME
Dora L Small Elementary School
Elementary School · South Portland Public Schools · South Portland, ME
A South Portland Public Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
87 Thompson Street, South Portland, ME 04106
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 92% proficient (2022)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dora L Small Elementary School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 86%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 25 points since 2019, reaching 87% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (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
22.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dora L Small 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,444/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Portland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,744
Median home value
$403,500
Median rent
$1,642/mo
College educated
49%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| Frank I Brown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–4 | 0.9 mi | 222 | Compare → |
| Aucocisco SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.7 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Howard C Reiche Community SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 463 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
South Portland Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,364NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dora L Small Elementary School is listed in South Portland Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dora L Small Elementary School
Dora L Small Elementary School is a public elementary school in South Portland, ME, part of South Portland Public Schools, serving approximately 204 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #290 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dora L Small Elementary School
What grades does Dora L Small Elementary School serve?
Dora L Small Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Dora L Small Elementary School?
Dora L Small Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 204 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dora L Small Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dora L Small Elementary School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dora L Small Elementary School rank in ME?
Dora L Small Elementary School ranks #290 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Dora L Small Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dora L Small Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Dora L Small Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dora L Small Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dora L Small Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dora L Small Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dora L Small Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dora L Small Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dora L Small Elementary School?
22.1% of students at Dora L Small 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 204
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (207) 799-7676
- Area population (ZIP 04106)
- 26,966
- Area average commute
- 17.9 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 04106; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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