Glenburn Elementary School

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Glenburn Elementary School ranks 82 nd of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Glenburn Elementary School is a public school in Glenburn, Maine, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 384 students. The school is part of the Hermon Public Schools district, which is ranked 47 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Glenburn Elementary School consistently performs above the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency on the Maine Educational Assessments (MEA), with proficiency rates of 68.94% in ELA, 60.75% in Math, and 44.33% in Science, compared to the state averages of 64.63%, 48.68%, and 36.36%, respectively. The school's academic performance has been strong, with a statewide ranking between 64 and 82 out of 210-290 Maine elementary schools over the past several years, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 90.36% of students identifying as White, and a higher student-teacher ratio of 12.7 compared to nearby schools.

While Glenburn Elementary School's academic performance is generally higher than the nearby schools, such as those in the Bangor Public Schools district and Regional School Unit 87/Maine School Admin District 23, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 13.6% in 2020-2021 to 27.6% in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school's performance for certain student subgroups, such as male students and special education students, has been mixed compared to other Maine elementary schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

991 Hudson Road
Glenburn, ME 04401

(207) 947-8769

District: Glenburn Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
82^nd of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,340

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 389

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.0%

Hispanic:

3.1%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Glenburn Elementary School ranks better than 71.7% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.49. (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 (92%), Hispanic (3.1%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 24.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Glenburn Elementary School is 13.4. (See more...)

Compare Glenburn Elementary School employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Glenburn Elementary School is $17,340.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Glenburn Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Glenburn Public Schools 47^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Glenburn Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Glenburn Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2015	72.58	88^th	284	69.0%
2016	77.30	36^th	255	85.9%
2017	64.25	77^th	256	69.9%
2018	59.22	93^rd	254	63.4%
2019	65.55	72^nd	258	72.1%
2021	63.73	69^th	228	69.7%
2022	66.73	64^th	210	69.5%
2023	72.49	82^nd	290	71.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Glenburn Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	36.59	6^th	9	33.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	27.33	70^th	82	14.6%
2021	56.96	27^th	64	57.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Glenburn Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	73.09	26^th	153	83.0%
2021	67.09	27^th	90	70.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Glenburn Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	42.78	86^th	153	43.8%
2021	57.67	38^th	90	57.8%

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Rank History for White students at Glenburn Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	79.47	5^th	31	83.9%

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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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by a parent
Saturday, November 28, 2015

I have two daughters that attend Glenburn Elementary....both have flourished in the past 3-4 years, they accommodate my oldest daughters needs in every way (she is special needs) and her progress is better then expected, my youngest was behind in reading and OT skills within a year she was on track above state required....The teachers are amazing and miss Catrel has been with us through it all helping any way she possibly can for our entire family. (She is Amazing) would never go to any other school, they are in the best place they can be in!(in my opinion) Thanks for everything Glenburn School!

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Enrollment information for Glenburn Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	454	9	1	6	6	2	0	478
2015	435	5	3	8	7	2	0	460
2016	419	6	3	11	7	1	2	449
2017	391	3	4	7	3	1	5	414
2018	398	7	7	10	3	1	6	432
2019	419	5	6	6	3	3	9	451
2020	401	7	4	9	3	2	11	437
2021	355	6	5	14	1	1	14	396
2022	324	3	5	10	3	0	12	357
2023	347	3	7	13	2	0	12	384
2024	358	2	6	12	1	1	9	389

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 Glenburn Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	478	39.1	12.2	37
2015	460	38.0	12.1	34.6
2016	449	39.0	11.5	36.7
2017	414	35.8	11.5	33.6
2018	432	34.8	12.4	33.8
2019	451	35.8	12.5	42.4
2020	437	34.0	12.8	33.4
2021	396	34.0	11.6	36.9
2022	357	33.0	10.8	20.4
2023	384	30.1	12.7	24.5
2024	389	29.0	13.4	24.9

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 Glenburn Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	478	39.1	12.2	37
2015	460	38.0	12.1	34.6
2016	449	39.0	11.5	36.7
2017	414	35.8	11.5	33.6
2018	432	34.8	12.4	33.8
2019	451	35.8	12.5	42.4
2020	437	34.0	12.8	33.4
2021	396	34.0	11.6	36.9
2022	357	33.0	10.8	20.4
2023	384	30.1	12.7	24.5
2024	389	29.0	13.4	24.9

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 Glenburn Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$13,955
2019	$14,101
2020	$15,361
2021	$16,700
2022	$19,061
2023	$17,340

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Glenburn Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 72^nd of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 82^nd of 290 Elementary schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Glenburn Elementary School)	62.7	88.3	25.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Glenburn Public Schools)	60.7	86.9	26.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Glenburn Elementary School)	39.6	85.8	46.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Glenburn Public Schools)	39.3	87	47.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Maine)	35.7	81.3	45.7%
All Grades Science (Glenburn Elementary School)	78.4	47.4	31%
All Grades Science (Glenburn Public Schools)	68.5	47.9	20.7%
All Grades Science (Maine)	60	37	23%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	451	384	14.9%
African American	5	3	40%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	6	7	16.7%
Hispanic	6	13	116.7%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	419	347	17.2%
Two or More Races	9	12	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.4%	24.5%	17.9%

Schools Near Glenburn 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
Glenburn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	991 Hudson Road	Glenburn	04401	Penobscot County	Glenburn Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 947-8769	389	29	13.4	24.9%	358 (92.0%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (3.1%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.3%)	72.5	82^nd of 290 public elementary schools	71.7%		66.7	64^th of 210 public elementary schools	69.5%	18	68.9	60.8	44.3	$17,340
Downeast School	Public	PK, KG-3	100 Moosehead Blvd	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 941-6240	311	27	11.6	84.9%	239 (76.8%)	10 (3.2%)	27 (8.7%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (10.0%)	41.3	192^nd of 290 public elementary schools	33.8%		6.3	194^th of 210 public elementary schools	7.6%	2	59.0	49.2		$19,526
Patricia A Duran School	Public	PK, KG-4	235 Billings Road	Hermon	04401	Penobscot County	Hermon Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 848-4081	463	36	12.7	22.7%	431 (93.1%)	6 (1.3%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.3%)	68.3	102^nd of 290 public elementary schools	64.8%		34.9	140^th of 210 public elementary schools	33.3%	38	63.6	66.5		$14,109
Mary Snow School	Public	4-5	435 Broadway	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 941-6290	243	21	11.6	34.2%	179 (73.7%)	15 (6.2%)	25 (10.3%)	7 (2.9%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.2%)								(n/a)	72.3	71.0	31.3	$17,997
Fourteenth Street School	Public	PK, KG-3	224 Fourteenth Street	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 941-6350	153	12	13.0	32.0%	125 (81.7%)	5 (3.3%)	9 (5.9%)	4 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.5%)	97.3	4^th of 290 public elementary schools	98.6%					(n/a)	85.0			$15,499
Suzanne M Smith Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	169 South Levant Road	Levant	04456	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 87/Maine School Admin District 23	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 884-7444	219	18	12.4	50.2%	200 (91.3%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.8%)	66.2	106^th of 290 public elementary schools	63.4%		32	145^th of 210 public elementary schools	31.0%	39	65.4	70.4	25.0	$16,320
Fairmount School	Public	4-5	58 Thirteenth Street	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 941-6260	257	23	11.0	65.0%	206 (80.2%)	3 (1.2%)	17 (6.6%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (10.5%)								(n/a)	68.2	59.4	31.9	$20,464
Fruit Street School	Public	PK, KG-3	175 Fruit Street	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 941-6270	322	22	14.4	29.8%	249 (77.3%)	8 (2.5%)	20 (6.2%)	14 (4.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (9.3%)	93.2	15^th of 290 public elementary schools	94.8%		67.5	62^nd of 210 public elementary schools	70.5%	47	76.9	80.8		$15,303
Abraham Lincoln School	Public	PK, KG-3	45 Forest Avenue	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 941-6280	176	15	11.5	48.9%	130 (73.9%)	8 (4.5%)	9 (5.1%)	15 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (8.0%)	94.1	11^th of 290 public elementary schools	96.2%		36	138^th of 210 public elementary schools	34.3%	127	80.0	74.4		$20,283
Asa C Adams School	Public	PK, KG-5	6 Goodridge Drive	Orono	04473	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 26	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 866-2151	323	30	10.6	31.3%	276 (85.4%)	6 (1.9%)	17 (5.3%)	9 (2.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.0%)	85.4	45^th of 290 public elementary schools	84.5%		65.3	69^th of 210 public elementary schools	67.1%	24	78.7	69.5	33.3	$18,491

Frequently Asked Questions about Glenburn Elementary School

How many students attend Glenburn Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 389 students attended Glenburn Elementary School.

Is Glenburn Elementary School a good school?

Glenburn Elementary School ranks 82^nd of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Glenburn Elementary School in?

Glenburn Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Glenburn Elementary School?

Students at Glenburn Elementary School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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