Below Average
#473 of 542 schools in ME
Old Town Elementary School
Elementary School · Rsu 34 · Old Town, ME
A Rsu 34 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
576 Stillwater Avenue, Old Town, ME 04468
- Math 76% proficient (2022)
- Reading 79% proficient (2022)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Old Town Elementary School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 33 points since 2019, reaching 78% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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
57.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Old Town 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,036/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Old Town), 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
$51,063
Median home value
$182,200
Median rent
$980/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
64.1%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04468; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Lewis S Libby SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 281 | Compare → |
| Indian Island SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–8 | 2.0 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Asa C Adams SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 323 | Compare → |
| Alton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–3 | Not available | 57 | 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 34
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,685NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Old Town Elementary School is listed in RSU 34; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Old Town Elementary School
Old Town Elementary School is a public elementary school in Old Town, ME, part of Rsu 34, serving approximately 476 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #473 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Old Town Elementary School
What grades does Old Town Elementary School serve?
Old Town Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Old Town Elementary School?
Old Town Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 476 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Town Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Town Elementary School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Old Town Elementary School rank in ME?
Old Town Elementary School ranks #473 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Old Town Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Old Town Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Old Town Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Old Town Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Old Town Elementary School a charter school?
No, Old Town Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Old Town Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Old Town Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Old Town Elementary School?
57.6% of students at Old Town 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
- 476
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Penobscot County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (207) 827-1544
- Area population (ZIP 04468)
- 9,163
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 04468; 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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