Alexander Elementary

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Alexander Elementary ranks 148 th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Alexander Elementary is a small public elementary school located in Alexander, Maine, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 35 students. The school is part of the Princeton Public Schools district, which is ranked 94 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alexander Elementary stands out for its unique student demographics, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (88.57%) compared to nearby schools like Perry Elementary School (78.69%) and Indian Township School (95.65%). The school also has a higher percentage of students of two or more races (8.57%) than the surrounding area. Academically, Alexander Elementary had a higher English Language Arts proficiency rate (71.43%) than the district (63.16%) and state (64.63%) averages, but a lower Mathematics proficiency rate (42.86%) compared to the district (36.84%) and state (48.68%) averages.

Despite its small size and unique demographics, Alexander Elementary faces some challenges. The school has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.6% to 34.2% over the past few years, which is generally higher than nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 31.58% to 45.65% over the past three years. While the school's low student-teacher ratio (5.9 to 7.7) is a strength, the overall academic performance and ranking of Alexander Elementary have declined in recent years, suggesting the need for continued monitoring and targeted interventions to address these issues and improve the school's outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

1430 Airline Road
Alexander, ME 04694

(207) 454-2623

District: Alexander Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
148^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $30,811

Student/teacher ratio: 5.9

Number of students: 35

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.6%

Two or more races:

8.6%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alexander Elementary ranks worse than 51% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.15. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.6%), two or more races (8.6%), Hispanic (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alexander Elementary is 5.9. (See more...)

Compare Alexander Elementary employs 5.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alexander Elementary is $30,811.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Alexander Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Alexander Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Alexander Public Schools 94^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Alexander Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2006	52.94	80^th	192	58.3%
2007	28.69	163^rd	198	17.7%
2008	21.89	180^th	195	7.7%
2009	22.64	194^th	209	7.2%
2015	93.18	15^th	284	94.7%
2022	20.80	165^th	210	21.4%
2023	54.15	148^th	290	49.0%

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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Alexander Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	101	101
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	89	89
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	84	84
1994	73	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	75
1995	79	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	81
1996	79	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	81
1997	81	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	83
1998	82	2	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	86
1999	79	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	80
2000	70	2	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	74
2001	71	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	74
2002	70	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	73
2003	70	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	73
2004	79	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	82
2005	69	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	71
2006	72	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	75
2007	63	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	65
2008	65	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	66
2009	61	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	62
2010	55	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	59
2011	50	1	0	4	1	0	0	0	56
2012	48	0	0	3	0	0	1	0	52
2013	37	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	40
2014	42	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	43
2015	50	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	51
2016	37	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	38
2017	47	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	47
2018	42	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	44
2019	37	0	0	1	3	0	1	0	42
2020	37	0	0	1	2	0	0	0	40
2021	33	0	0	1	2	0	2	0	38
2022	41	0	0	0	2	0	3	0	46
2023	31	0	0	1	0	0	3	0	35

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alexander Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	101	7.0	14.4	n/a
1992	89	7.0	12.7	n/a
1993	84	7.0	12.0	52.4
1994	75	7.0	10.7	52
1995	81	5.9	13.7	37
1996	81	5.9	13.7	37
1997	83	5.9	14.1	28.9
1998	86	5.9	14.6	30.2
1999	80	6.6	12.1	45
2000	74	5.7	13.0	44.6
2001	74	4.5	16.4	43.2
2002	73	5.6	13.0	52.1
2003	73	5.6	13.0	52.1
2004	82	6.0	13.7	48.8
2005	71	6.0	11.8	45.1
2006	75	6.0	12.5	46.7
2007	65	6.4	10.2	49.2
2008	66	9.8	6.7	45.5
2009	62	6.9	8.9	45.2
2010	59	6.9	8.5	54.2
2011	56	5.9	9.4	57.1
2012	52	5.0	10.4	23.1
2013	40	5.0	7.9	77.5
2014	43	5.4	7.9	81.4
2015	51	6.0	8.5	58.8
2016	38	5.0	7.6	55.3
2017	47	4.9	9.5	51.1
2018	44	5.4	8.1	47.7
2019	42	4.9	8.5	42.9
2020	40	4.9	8.0	30
2021	38	5.9	6.4	31.6
2022	46	5.9	7.7	45.7
2023	35	5.9	5.9	40

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alexander Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	101	7.0	14.4	n/a
1992	89	7.0	12.7	n/a
1993	84	7.0	12.0	52.4
1994	75	7.0	10.7	52
1995	81	5.9	13.7	37
1996	81	5.9	13.7	37
1997	83	5.9	14.1	28.9
1998	86	5.9	14.6	30.2
1999	80	6.6	12.1	45
2000	74	5.7	13.0	44.6
2001	74	4.5	16.4	43.2
2002	73	5.6	13.0	52.1
2003	73	5.6	13.0	52.1
2004	82	6.0	13.7	48.8
2005	71	6.0	11.8	45.1
2006	75	6.0	12.5	46.7
2007	65	6.4	10.2	49.2
2008	66	9.8	6.7	45.5
2009	62	6.9	8.9	45.2
2010	59	6.9	8.5	54.2
2011	56	5.9	9.4	57.1
2012	52	5.0	10.4	23.1
2013	40	5.0	7.9	77.5
2014	43	5.4	7.9	81.4
2015	51	6.0	8.5	58.8
2016	38	5.0	7.6	55.3
2017	47	4.9	9.5	51.1
2018	44	5.4	8.1	47.7
2019	42	4.9	8.5	42.9
2020	40	4.9	8.0	30
2021	38	5.9	6.4	31.6
2022	46	5.9	7.7	45.7
2023	35	5.9	5.9	40

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Alexander Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$17,011
2019	$17,967
2020	$19,833
2021	$26,450
2022	$21,818
2023	$30,811

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alexander Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Alexander Elementary)	48	77.8	29.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Alexander Public Schools)	48.2	74.1	25.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	42	35	16.7%
African American	0	0
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	37	31	16.2%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.9%	40%	2.9%

Schools Near Alexander Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Alexander Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	1430 Airline Road	Alexander	04694	Washington County	Alexander Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 454-2623	35	6	5.9	40.0%	31 (88.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (8.6%)	54.1	148^th of 290 public elementary schools	49.0%		20.8	165^th of 210 public elementary schools	21.4%	17	71.4	42.9		$30,811
Woodland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	23 Fourth Avenue	Baileyville	04694	Washington County	Baileyville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 427-3882	113	15	7.5	48.7%	107 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.4%)	13	275^th of 290 public elementary schools	5.2%					(n/a)	53.1	29.7		$23,550
Princeton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	289 Main Street	Princeton	04668	Washington County	Princeton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 853-2567	122	12	10.1	48.4%	96 (78.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.6%)	43	185^th of 290 public elementary schools	36.2%		46	116^th of 210 public elementary schools	44.8%	69	62.0	47.9	30.8	$18,930
Calais Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	53 Garfield Street	Calais	04619	Washington County	Calais Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 454-2000	254	26	9.7	55.9%	236 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	51.6	160^th of 290 public elementary schools	44.8%		77.6	43^rd of 210 public elementary schools	79.5%	117	67.1	46.2		$16,923
Indian Township School	Public	K-8	13 School Drive	Princeton	04668	Washington County	Indian Township School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(207) 796-2362	81	16	5.0	96.3%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Charlotte Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	1006 Ayers Junction Road	Charlotte	04666	Washington County	Charlotte Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 454-2668	23	4	5.3	39.1%	22 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.3%)	69	97^th of 290 public elementary schools	66.6%					(n/a)	64.7	64.7		$36,197
Wesley Elementary School	Public	K-8	13 Whining Pines	Wesley	04686	Washington County	Wesley Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 255-3263	2	1	2.0		2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$101,728
Pembroke Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	36 U S Route 1	Pembroke	04666	Washington County	Pembroke Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 726-5564	62	11	5.9	53.2%	49 (79.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (14.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	91.9	19^th of 290 public elementary schools	93.4%					(n/a)			56.3	$28,916
Edmunds Consolidated School	Public	PK, KG-8	21 Harrison RD	Edmunds Twp	04628	Washington County	Education in Unorganized Terr	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 726-4478	71	8	8.4	50.7%	67 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	85	46^th of 290 public elementary schools	84.1%		63	74^th of 210 public elementary schools	64.8%	28	76.3	65.8	46.2	$00
Perry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	1587 U S Route 1	Perry	04667	Washington County	Perry Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 853-2522	66	8	8.5	51.5%	58 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (10.6%)	70.6	88^th of 290 public elementary schools	69.7%					(n/a)	64.6	63.8	50.0	$22,722

Frequently Asked Questions about Alexander Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Alexander Elementary?

Students at Alexander Elementary are 89% White, 9% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Alexander Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 35 students attended Alexander Elementary.

What district is Alexander Elementary in?

Alexander Public Schools

Is Alexander Elementary a good school?

Alexander Elementary ranks 148^th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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