Park Avenue Elementary School

Summary:

Park Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school in Auburn, Maine, serving 318 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Auburn Public Schools district, which is ranked 129 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Park Avenue Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of African American students (33.33%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 2.30% to 6.70% African American students. The school also has had high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.7% to 33.0% over the past few years, notably higher than nearby schools. Academically, Park Avenue Elementary's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the Auburn Public Schools district average and the state average. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's English Language Arts proficiency rate was 59.41%, compared to the district's 60.81% and the state's 64.63%. Additionally, Park Avenue Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 58% to 73.58% over the past few years, significantly higher than surrounding schools.

Interestingly, Park Avenue Elementary's statewide ranking has dropped from 94th out of 255 Maine elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 228th out of 290 in 2022-2023, with its SchoolDigger star rating decreasing from 3 stars to 1 star over the same period. The nearby Fairview School and East Auburn Community School have significantly higher performance metrics, including higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism, and lower free/reduced lunch rates, despite being part of the same Auburn Public Schools district. Addressing the unique needs of Park Avenue Elementary's diverse student population could be crucial for improving the school's outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 161 Park Avenue
       Auburn, ME  04210


(207) 333-6657

District: Auburn Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
228th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,414 Help


Students who attend Park Avenue Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Auburn Middle School
High:    Edward Little High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  318

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.3%
African American:
33.3%
Hispanic:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Park Avenue Elementary School ranks worse than 78.6% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Auburn Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.25. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.3%), African American (33.3%), Hispanic (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Park Avenue Elementary School is 9.5, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Auburn Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Park Avenue Elementary School is $15,414. 4 elementary schools in the Auburn Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Park Avenue Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Auburn Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Auburn Public Schools 129th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Park Avenue Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Park Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 44.54 134th 209 35.9%
2010 35.92 140th 193 27.5%
2011 30.75 147th 186 21.0%
2012 31.22 219th 258 15.1%
2013 31.51 216th 261 17.2%
2015 69.76 97th 284 65.8%
2016 58.75 94th 255 63.1%
2017 39.80 163rd 256 36.3%
2018 39.35 170th 254 33.1%
2019 30.52 194th 258 24.8%
2021 10.55 194th 228 14.9%
2022 15.11 178th 210 15.2%
2023 30.25 228th 290 21.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Park Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.66 64th 82 22.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Park Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.91 114th 153 25.5%
2021 14.93 72nd 90 20.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Park Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.04 90th 153 41.2%
2021 2.94 87th 90 3.3%
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Rank History for White students at Park Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.21 29th 48 39.6%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Park Avenue Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 248 68 12 8 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2008 257 84 19 11 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2009 247 80 19 16 3 n/a n/a 0 365
2010 236 83 23 12 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2011 255 0 0 12 0 0 114 0 381
2012 246 96 14 10 0 0 0 0 366
2013 246 100 13 18 0 2 0 0 379
2014 253 84 12 13 3 2 0 0 367
2015 259 90 19 11 1 2 0 0 382
2016 268 94 19 7 1 2 2 0 393
2017 262 92 15 10 1 1 3 0 384
2018 262 93 15 13 0 1 2 0 386
2019 240 105 11 11 0 1 2 0 370
2020 212 131 9 10 0 1 3 0 366
2021 201 114 7 10 2 0 3 0 337
2022 175 97 5 13 2 0 8 0 300
2023 176 106 4 15 3 0 14 0 318

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 Park Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 336 33.1 10.2 53
2008 371 44.7 8.3 55.3
2009 365 32.5 11.2 57
2010 354 31.5 11.2 58.8
2011 381 32.9 11.5 59.6
2012 366 32.9 11.1 n/a
2013 379 34.1 11.1 60.4
2014 367 34.4 10.6 60.2
2015 382 33.0 11.5 63.4
2016 393 30.0 13.1 64.4
2017 384 31.5 12.1 69
2018 386 32.5 11.8 70.5
2019 370 34.4 10.7 67.8
2020 366 32.9 11.1 69.7
2021 337 33.4 10.0 64.1
2022 300 32.4 9.2 58
2023 318 33.2 9.5 73.6

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 Park Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 336 33.1 10.2 53
2008 371 44.7 8.3 55.3
2009 365 32.5 11.2 57
2010 354 31.5 11.2 58.8
2011 381 32.9 11.5 59.6
2012 366 32.9 11.1 n/a
2013 379 34.1 11.1 60.4
2014 367 34.4 10.6 60.2
2015 382 33.0 11.5 63.4
2016 393 30.0 13.1 64.4
2017 384 31.5 12.1 69
2018 386 32.5 11.8 70.5
2019 370 34.4 10.7 67.8
2020 366 32.9 11.1 69.7
2021 337 33.4 10.0 64.1
2022 300 32.4 9.2 58
2023 318 33.2 9.5 73.6

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 Park Avenue Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,028
2019 $12,414
2020 $12,994
2021 $15,166
2022 $15,450
2023 $15,414

Data source: Maine Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Park Avenue Elementary School

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.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 194th of 258 Elementary schoolsRanks 228th of 290 Elementary schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Park Avenue Elementary School)46.376.2
 29.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Auburn Public Schools)46.780.4
 33.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students370318
 14.1%
African American105106
 1%
American Indian03
Asian114
 63.6%
Hispanic1115
 36.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White240176
 26.7%
Two or More Races214
 600%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.8%73.6%
 5.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Park Avenue Elementary School

Students at Park Avenue Elementary School are 55% White, 33% African American, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Park Avenue Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Auburn Middle School
High : Edward Little High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 318 students attended Park Avenue Elementary School.

Park Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 21.4% of Maine elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

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