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#154 of 542 schools in ME

Top 28% in state

Katahdin Elementary School

Elementary School · Rsu 89 · Stacyville, ME

A Rsu 89 elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

805 Station Road, Stacyville, ME 04777

  • Math 67% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2022)
  • 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data5
Annual Change+8.34 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2022
TrendImproving
Academics2.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)75% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
District spending per student$19,439
Chronic Absenteeism25.2%

Students at Katahdin Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 75%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 28 points since 2019, reaching 67% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).

Show all 5 years by subject
2018
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 10 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

64.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Katahdin 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low204/100K

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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

$53,125

Median home value

$89,700

College educated

8.7%

Homeownership

90%

Poverty rate

30.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04777; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

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 89

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$19,439NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Katahdin Elementary School is listed in RSU 89; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Katahdin Elementary School

Katahdin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Stacyville, ME, part of Rsu 89, serving approximately 139 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #154 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Katahdin Elementary School

What grades does Katahdin Elementary School serve?

Katahdin Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Katahdin Elementary School?

Katahdin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Katahdin Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Katahdin Elementary School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Katahdin Elementary School rank in ME?

Katahdin Elementary School ranks #154 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Katahdin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Katahdin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Katahdin Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Katahdin Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Is Katahdin Elementary School a charter school?

No, Katahdin Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Katahdin Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Katahdin Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Katahdin Elementary School?

64.7% of students at Katahdin 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
139
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Penobscot County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.2%
Area population (ZIP 04777)
503
Area median age
49.1
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 04777; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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