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#287 of 542 schools in ME
Gerald E Talbot Community School
Elementary School · Portland Public Schools · Portland, ME
A Portland Public Schools elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1600 Forest AV, Portland, ME 04103
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gerald E Talbot Community School score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 76%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 23 points since 2019, reaching 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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
61.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gerald E Talbot Community 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 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,762/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (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
$90,682
Median home value
$421,800
Median rent
$1,571/mo
College educated
58.3%
Homeownership
61.2%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda C Rowe SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 481 | Compare → |
| St Brigid SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Harrison Lyseth Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 494 | 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.
Portland Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #7 of 15
- District spending per student
- $21,359NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gerald E Talbot Community School is listed in Portland Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gerald E Talbot Community School
Gerald E Talbot Community School is a public elementary school in Portland, ME, part of Portland Public Schools, serving approximately 361 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #287 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gerald E Talbot Community School
What grades does Gerald E Talbot Community School serve?
Gerald E Talbot Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Gerald E Talbot Community School?
Gerald E Talbot Community School has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gerald E Talbot Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gerald E Talbot Community School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gerald E Talbot Community School rank in ME?
Gerald E Talbot Community School ranks #287 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Gerald E Talbot Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gerald E Talbot Community 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 Gerald E Talbot Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gerald E Talbot Community School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gerald E Talbot Community School a charter school?
No, Gerald E Talbot Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gerald E Talbot Community School a Title I school?
No, Gerald E Talbot Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gerald E Talbot Community School?
61.2% of students at Gerald E Talbot Community 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.0%
- Phone
- (207) 874-8210
- Area population (ZIP 04103)
- 31,705
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 04103; 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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