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:
228^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,414

Students who attend Park Avenue Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Auburn Middle School
High:	Edward Little High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 340

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.0%

African American:

40.9%

Hispanic:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Park Avenue Elementary School ranks worse than 78.6% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks 5^th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Auburn Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.25. (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 (50%), African American (40.9%), Hispanic (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Park Avenue Elementary School is 11.6, which is the 3^rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Auburn Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Park Avenue Elementary School employs 29.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 129^th 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
2009	44.54	134^th	209	35.9%
2010	35.92	140^th	193	27.5%
2011	30.75	147^th	186	21.0%
2012	31.22	219^th	258	15.1%
2013	31.51	216^th	261	17.2%
2015	69.76	97^th	284	65.8%
2016	58.75	94^th	255	63.1%
2017	39.80	163^rd	256	36.3%
2018	39.35	170^th	254	33.1%
2019	30.52	194^th	258	24.8%
2021	10.55	194^th	228	14.9%
2022	15.11	178^th	210	15.2%
2023	30.25	228^th	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	64^th	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	114^th	153	25.5%
2021	14.93	72^nd	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	90^th	153	41.2%
2021	2.94	87^th	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	29^th	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.

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	Total
2007	248	68	12	8	0	n/a	n/a	336
2008	257	84	19	11	0	n/a	n/a	371
2009	247	80	19	16	3	n/a	n/a	365
2010	236	83	23	12	0	n/a	n/a	354
2011	255	0	0	12	0	0	114	381
2012	246	96	14	10	0	0	0	366
2013	246	100	13	18	0	2	0	379
2014	253	84	12	13	3	2	0	367
2015	259	90	19	11	1	2	0	382
2016	268	94	19	7	1	2	2	393
2017	262	92	15	10	1	1	3	384
2018	262	93	15	13	0	1	2	386
2019	240	105	11	11	0	1	2	370
2020	212	131	9	10	0	1	3	366
2021	201	114	7	10	2	0	3	337
2022	175	97	5	13	2	0	8	300
2023	176	106	4	15	3	0	14	318
2024	170	139	2	17	1	0	11	340

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
2024	340	29.2	11.6	61.5

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
2024	340	29.2	11.6	61.5

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

Year	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 194^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 228^th 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)	46.3	76.2	29.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Auburn Public Schools)	46.7	80.4	33.6%
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	370	318	14.1%
African American	105	106	1%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	11	4	63.6%
Hispanic	11	15	36.4%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	240	176	26.7%
Two or More Races	2	14	600%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.8%	73.6%	5.7%

Schools Near Park Avenue Elementary School

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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
Park Avenue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	161 Park Avenue	Auburn	04210	Androscoggin County	Auburn Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 333-6657	340	29	11.6	61.5%	170 (50.0%)	139 (40.9%)	17 (5.0%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)	30.3	228^th of 290 public elementary schools	21.4%		15.1	178^th of 210 public elementary schools	15.2%	50	59.4	43.1	11.8	$15,414
Washburn School	Public	PK, KG-6	35 Lake Auburn Avenue	Auburn	04210	Androscoggin County	Auburn Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 784-5467	223	19	11.7	69.1%	180 (80.7%)	15 (6.7%)	6 (2.7%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (8.1%)	31.1	224^th of 290 public elementary schools	22.8%		11.1	186^th of 210 public elementary schools	11.4%	38	57.4	43.4		$16,572
Fairview School	Public	PK, KG-6	397 Minot Avenue	Auburn	04210	Androscoggin County	Auburn Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 784-3559	495	33	15.2	38.6%	446 (90.1%)	15 (3.0%)	14 (2.8%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.6%)	80.3	61^st of 290 public elementary schools	79.0%		74.6	49^th of 210 public elementary schools	76.7%	12	76.8	67.4	26.2	$14,649
Sherwood Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	32 Sherwood Drive	Auburn	04210	Androscoggin County	Auburn Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 783-8526	292	27	10.6	69.2%	234 (80.1%)	20 (6.8%)	15 (5.1%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	18 (6.2%)	16.9	267^th of 290 public elementary schools	7.9%		22	163^rd of 210 public elementary schools	22.4%	104	47.6	40.2		$16,530
Walton School	Public	PK, KG-6	92 Mary Carroll Street	Auburn	04210	Androscoggin County	Auburn Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 784-1528	152	15	10.1	75.7%	120 (78.9%)	12 (7.9%)	8 (5.3%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.9%)	34.7	216^th of 290 public elementary schools	25.5%		3.8	198^th of 210 public elementary schools	5.7%	18	60.4	42.3		$18,812
Robert V. Connors Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	400 Bartlett Street	Lewiston	04240	Androscoggin County	Lewiston Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 795-4130	739	71	10.3	83.4%	298 (40.3%)	346 (46.8%)	33 (4.5%)	13 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (6.4%)	0.4	290^th of 290 public elementary schools	0.0%		0	209^th of 210 public elementary schools	0.5%	81	28.7	13.3		$20,609
Farwell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	84-110 Farwell St	Lewiston	04240	Androscoggin County	Lewiston Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 795-4110	402	42	9.5	55.7%	226 (56.2%)	128 (31.8%)	15 (3.7%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	26 (6.5%)	15.6	270^th of 290 public elementary schools	6.9%		0.4	204^th of 210 public elementary schools	2.9%	66	49.5	39.6	8.3	$22,817
Montello School	Public	PK, KG-6	407 East Avenue	Lewiston	04240	Androscoggin County	Lewiston Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 795-4150	628	58	10.7	80.3%	212 (33.8%)	350 (55.7%)	28 (4.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.6%)	0.5	289^th of 290 public elementary schools	0.3%		0	209^th of 210 public elementary schools	0.5%	80	31.2	13.1		$19,655
Raymond A. Geiger Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	601 College Street	Lewiston	04240	Androscoggin County	Lewiston Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 795-4160	524	52	10.0	65.1%	253 (48.3%)	190 (36.3%)	19 (3.6%)	10 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (9.7%)	16.1	269^th of 290 public elementary schools	7.2%		10.2	189^th of 210 public elementary schools	10.0%	80	50.7	38.3	13.6	$18,875
East Auburn Community School	Public	PK, KG-6	15 Andrew Drive	Auburn	04210	Androscoggin County	Auburn Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 782-4142	155	13	12.1	43.9%	139 (89.7%)	10 (6.5%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	77.9	68^th of 290 public elementary schools	76.6%		89.1	8^th of 210 public elementary schools	96.2%	60	74.1	58.8		$15,535

Frequently Asked Questions about Park Avenue Elementary School

What district is Park Avenue Elementary School in?

Auburn Public Schools

How many students attend Park Avenue Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 340 students attended Park Avenue Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Park Avenue Elementary School?

Students at Park Avenue Elementary School are 50% White, 41% African American, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Park Avenue Elementary School a good school?

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

What schools do graduates of Park Avenue Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Auburn Middle School
High : Edward Little High School

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