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#512 of 542 schools in ME
Elm Street School-mechanic Falls
Elementary School · Rsu 16 · Mechanic Falls, ME
A Rsu 16 elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
129 Elm Street, Mechanic Falls, ME 04256
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elm Street School-mechanic Falls score 74% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 38 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (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
48.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Elm Street School-mechanic Falls 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated827/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mechanic Falls), 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
$58,958
Median home value
$224,100
Median rent
$1,160/mo
College educated
15.4%
Homeownership
70.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04256; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minot Consolidated SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–6 | 2.8 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Poland Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–6 | 2.9 mi | 432 | 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 16
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,878NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elm Street School-mechanic Falls is listed in RSU 16; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elm Street School-mechanic Falls
Elm Street School-mechanic Falls is a public elementary school in Mechanic Falls, ME, part of Rsu 16, serving approximately 231 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #512 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elm Street School-mechanic Falls
What grades does Elm Street School-mechanic Falls serve?
Elm Street School-mechanic Falls serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Elm Street School-mechanic Falls?
Elm Street School-mechanic Falls has an enrollment of approximately 231 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elm Street School-mechanic Falls?
The student-teacher ratio at Elm Street School-mechanic Falls is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elm Street School-mechanic Falls rank in ME?
Elm Street School-mechanic Falls ranks #512 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Elm Street School-mechanic Falls's MySchoolScout rating?
Elm Street School-mechanic Falls has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Elm Street School-mechanic Falls?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elm Street School-mechanic Falls has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Elm Street School-mechanic Falls a charter school?
No, Elm Street School-mechanic Falls is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elm Street School-mechanic Falls a Title I school?
No, Elm Street School-mechanic Falls is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elm Street School-mechanic Falls?
48.5% of students at Elm Street School-mechanic Falls 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 231
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Androscoggin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (207) 345-3381
- Area population (ZIP 04256)
- 3,108
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 04256; 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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