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Public elementary school · Rsu 54/msad 54 · Skowhegan, Maine

North Elementary School

North Elementary School's 6.2 is partly an estimate: with no state test scores on file, its academic component is borrowed, at reduced weight, from Maine statewide data.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.2this school

6.2 on a one-to-ten scale; the Rsu 54/msad 54 median is 5.8.

#292 of 542 schools in Maine · Rsu 54/msad 54: 4 elementary schools rated, median 5.8 · Partly an estimate: the academic component is borrowed, at reduced weight, from Maine statewide data

The brief

A Rsu 54/msad 54 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.

It ranks 292 of 542 schools in Maine and 5 of 7 in Rsu 54/msad 54.

North Elementary School is listed in Rsu 54/msad 54, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

The rating blends 2 components; no state test results are on file for this campus.MySchoolScout ranking model.

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
Requires 2+ years of test data
Academics
6.3
49% of the rating, estimated from Maine statewide data
Resources & Environment
6.2
51% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 3 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

  • Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on ME statewide data. Learn more
  • Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
  • Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics

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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 04976; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
North Elementary School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$55,245
Median home value
$159,300
Median rent
$869/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
14.9%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04976; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
67
Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
44
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
74.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. North Elementary Schoolthis school
    6.2
  2. 4.3Compare →
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and none rates higher than North Elementary School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does North Elementary School serve?

North Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.

How many students attend North Elementary School?

North Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 130 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Elementary School rank in ME?

North Elementary School ranks #292 of 542 schools in ME.

What is North Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

North 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.

Is North Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is North Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

74.6% of students at North 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
130
Student-teacher ratio
9.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Remote Town
County
Somerset County
Rank in district
#5 of 7
Schools in district
8
District spending per student
$22,180
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.1%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 04976)
10,117
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
42.4

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Maine Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.