Calais Elementary School

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Calais Elementary School ranks 160 th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Calais Elementary School is a public elementary school in Calais, Maine, serving 254 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Calais Public Schools district, which is ranked 132 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Calais Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of White students (92.91%) and Native American students (4.33%) compared to the state average. The school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, ranging from a low of 1 star to a high of 4 stars. In the most recent year, the school ranked 160 out of 290 Maine elementary schools and received a 2-star rating. Notably, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 9.1% in 2020-2021 to 30.8% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average. While the school's English Language Arts proficiency rates (67.12%) were higher than the state average in 2022-2023, its Mathematics proficiency (46.21%) was lower. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 55.91% to 62.23% over the past three years.

Compared to nearby schools, Calais Elementary School's performance and demographics differ significantly. For example, Edmunds Consolidated School and Pembroke Elementary School have higher statewide rankings and test scores, while schools like Sipayik Elementary School and Indian Township School have a higher percentage of Native American students. These comparisons suggest that Calais Elementary School may face unique challenges and opportunities that could benefit from a more targeted approach to improvement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

53 Garfield Street
Calais, ME 04619

(207) 454-2000

District: Calais Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
160^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,923

Students who attend Calais Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Calais Middle/High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

Number of students: 257

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.4%

American Indian:

3.5%

Hispanic:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Calais Elementary School ranks worse than 55.2% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.6. (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 (91.4%), American Indian (3.5%), Hispanic (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Calais Elementary School is 9.8. (See more...)

Compare Calais Elementary School employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Calais Elementary School is $16,923.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Calais Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Calais Public Schools 132^nd of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Calais Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Calais Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2006	33.19	143^rd	192	25.5%
2007	33.48	150^th	198	24.2%
2008	28.54	165^th	195	15.4%
2009	27.09	183^rd	209	12.4%
2010	28.55	162^nd	193	16.1%
2011	31.64	145^th	186	22.0%
2012	29.17	223^rd	258	13.6%
2013	18.53	243^rd	261	6.9%
2015	25.43	247^th	284	13.0%
2016	43.00	151^st	255	40.8%
2017	43.16	148^th	256	42.2%
2018	56.82	101^st	254	60.2%
2019	52.12	121^st	258	53.1%
2021	63.99	64^th	228	71.9%
2022	77.58	43^rd	210	79.5%
2023	51.60	160^th	290	44.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Calais Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	61.70	30^th	82	63.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Calais Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	39.06	105^th	153	31.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Calais Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	75.12	28^th	153	81.7%

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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 Calais Elementary School

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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	302	302
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	317	317
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	303	303
1994	271	3	0	3	10	n/a	n/a	0	287
1995	342	3	2	4	11	n/a	n/a	0	362
1996	342	3	2	4	11	n/a	n/a	0	362
1997	336	2	4	2	10	n/a	n/a	0	354
1998	316	1	2	1	6	n/a	n/a	0	326
1999	295	1	1	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	302
2000	335	0	3	3	8	n/a	n/a	0	349
2001	216	5	3	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	232
2002	216	3	2	2	6	n/a	n/a	0	229
2003	216	3	2	2	6	n/a	n/a	0	229
2004	202	4	3	4	8	n/a	n/a	0	221
2005	273	2	4	7	9	n/a	n/a	0	295
2006	254	1	6	5	7	n/a	n/a	0	273
2007	253	3	8	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	273
2008	244	2	7	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	263
2009	248	5	6	8	7	n/a	n/a	0	274
2010	251	5	7	6	9	n/a	n/a	0	278
2011	259	4	1	4	16	0	0	0	284
2012	257	6	1	6	10	0	0	0	280
2013	233	6	1	3	7	0	0	0	250
2014	231	5	2	3	9	0	0	0	250
2015	227	3	3	3	15	1	2	0	254
2016	238	2	3	3	14	1	0	0	261
2017	243	3	5	3	10	0	2	0	266
2018	249	3	4	3	9	0	1	0	269
2019	244	3	3	3	7	0	2	0	262
2020	255	3	3	1	7	0	4	0	273
2021	256	3	2	4	11	0	2	0	278
2022	244	2	1	4	8	0	2	0	261
2023	236	0	1	2	11	0	4	0	254
2024	235	2	1	6	9	0	4	0	257

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 Calais Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	302	15.0	20.1	n/a
1992	317	15.0	21.1	n/a
1993	303	15.0	20.2	36.6
1994	287	15.0	19.1	34.8
1995	362	15.0	24.1	36.7
1996	362	15.0	24.1	36.7
1997	354	16.0	22.1	36.2
1998	326	17.0	19.2	38.7
1999	302	21.0	14.4	45.4
2000	349	19.0	18.4	38.7
2001	232	17.0	13.6	43.1
2002	229	15.0	15.3	43.7
2003	229	15.0	15.3	43.7
2004	221	17.6	12.6	47.5
2005	295	21.0	14.0	56.9
2006	273	23.0	11.9	50.2
2007	273	22.0	12.4	52
2008	263	28.7	9.2	55.9
2009	274	23.0	11.8	60.2
2010	278	23.3	11.9	65.5
2011	284	23.0	12.3	66.2
2012	280	22.0	12.7	8.9
2013	250	22.2	11.2	74.4
2014	250	21.9	11.3	74.8
2015	254	20.0	12.7	73.2
2016	261	22.0	11.8	71.3
2017	266	21.2	12.5	69.9
2018	269	22.5	11.9	61.7
2019	262	24.5	10.6	57.3
2020	273	20.5	13.3	66.7
2021	278	22.2	12.5	62.2
2022	261	24.2	10.7	55.9
2023	254	26.0	9.7	55.9
2024	257	26.0	9.8	52.5

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 Calais Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	302	15.0	20.1	n/a
1992	317	15.0	21.1	n/a
1993	303	15.0	20.2	36.6
1994	287	15.0	19.1	34.8
1995	362	15.0	24.1	36.7
1996	362	15.0	24.1	36.7
1997	354	16.0	22.1	36.2
1998	326	17.0	19.2	38.7
1999	302	21.0	14.4	45.4
2000	349	19.0	18.4	38.7
2001	232	17.0	13.6	43.1
2002	229	15.0	15.3	43.7
2003	229	15.0	15.3	43.7
2004	221	17.6	12.6	47.5
2005	295	21.0	14.0	56.9
2006	273	23.0	11.9	50.2
2007	273	22.0	12.4	52
2008	263	28.7	9.2	55.9
2009	274	23.0	11.8	60.2
2010	278	23.3	11.9	65.5
2011	284	23.0	12.3	66.2
2012	280	22.0	12.7	8.9
2013	250	22.2	11.2	74.4
2014	250	21.9	11.3	74.8
2015	254	20.0	12.7	73.2
2016	261	22.0	11.8	71.3
2017	266	21.2	12.5	69.9
2018	269	22.5	11.9	61.7
2019	262	24.5	10.6	57.3
2020	273	20.5	13.3	66.7
2021	278	22.2	12.5	62.2
2022	261	24.2	10.7	55.9
2023	254	26.0	9.7	55.9
2024	257	26.0	9.8	52.5

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 Calais Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$10,807
2019	$275
2020	$13,532
2021	$13,747
2022	$14,789
2023	$16,923

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Calais 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 121^st of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 160^th of 290 Elementary schools	8.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Calais Elementary School)	57.9	89.3	31.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Calais Public Schools)	53.1	87.8	34.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Calais Elementary School)	36.2	88.8	52.6%
All Grades Mathematics (Calais Public Schools)	26.9	84.2	57.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Maine)	35.7	81.3	45.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	262	254	3.1%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	7	11	57.1%
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	3	2	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	244	236	3.3%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.3%	55.9%	1.3%

Schools Near Calais 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
Calais Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	53 Garfield Street	Calais	04619	Washington County	Calais Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 454-2000	257	26	9.8	52.5%	235 (91.4%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.3%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.5%)	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
Woodland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	23 Fourth Avenue	Baileyville	04694	Washington County	Baileyville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 427-3882	122	11	10.8	46.7%	111 (91.0%)	2 (1.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.6%)	13	275^th of 290 public elementary schools	5.2%					(n/a)	53.1	29.7		$23,550
Alexander Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	1430 Airline Road	Alexander	04694	Washington County	Alexander Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 454-2623	41	6	6.7	39.0%	39 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.9%)	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
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	13	3	4.1	61.5%	13 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69	97^th of 290 public elementary schools	66.6%					(n/a)	64.7	64.7		$36,197
Princeton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	289 Main Street	Princeton	04668	Washington County	Princeton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 853-2567	110	14	7.9	57.3%	81 (73.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (11.8%)	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
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	72	8	9.1	50.0%	64 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.9%)	70.6	88^th of 290 public elementary schools	69.7%					(n/a)	64.6	63.8	50.0	$22,722
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	63	9	6.7	71.4%	51 (81.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.2%)	91.9	19^th of 290 public elementary schools	93.4%					(n/a)			56.3	$28,916
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)
Sipayik Elementary School	Public	K-8	9 Sakom Road	Perry	04667	Washington County	Sipayik Elementary School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(207) 853-6085	103	11	9.3	97.1%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	103 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
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	73	8	9.1	42.5%	65 (89.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.8%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Calais Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Calais Elementary School?

Students at Calais Elementary School are 91% White, 4% American Indian, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Calais Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 257 students attended Calais Elementary School.

What district is Calais Elementary School in?

Calais Public Schools

Is Calais Elementary School a good school?

Calais Elementary School ranks 160^th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Calais Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Calais Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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