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#428 of 542 schools in ME
Ella P Burr School
Elementary School · Rsu 67 · Lincoln, ME
A Rsu 67 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
23 Ella P Burr Street, Lincoln, ME 04457
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 85% proficient (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ella P Burr School score 80% proficient, which is above 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 55 points since 2019, reaching 80% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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
53.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ella P Burr 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low164/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lincoln), 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
$51,403
Median home value
$126,100
Median rent
$647/mo
College educated
20.7%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04457; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Rsu 67
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,546NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ella P Burr School is listed in RSU 67; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ella P Burr School
Ella P Burr School is a public elementary school in Lincoln, ME, part of Rsu 67, serving approximately 325 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #428 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ella P Burr School
What grades does Ella P Burr School serve?
Ella P Burr School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Ella P Burr School?
Ella P Burr School has an enrollment of approximately 325 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ella P Burr School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ella P Burr School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ella P Burr School rank in ME?
Ella P Burr School ranks #428 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Ella P Burr School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ella P Burr School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Ella P Burr School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ella P Burr School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ella P Burr School a charter school?
No, Ella P Burr School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ella P Burr School a Title I school?
No, Ella P Burr School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ella P Burr School?
53.2% of students at Ella P Burr 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 325
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Penobscot County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (207) 794-3014
- Area population (ZIP 04457)
- 5,755
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 52.6
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 04457; 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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