Helen S Dunn Elementary School

Summary:

Helen S Dunn Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Greenbush, Maine, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 152 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 67 district, which is ranked 172 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.08%) compared to the state average, its academic performance is concerning. In 2022-2023, only 50% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 34.94% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 64.63% and 48.68%, respectively. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is also significantly higher at 32.3%, much higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 71.71% in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Glenburn Elementary School, which had 68.94% and 60.75% proficiency rates in ELA and Mathematics, respectively, Helen S Dunn Elementary's performance is significantly worse. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 9.2 and high chronic absenteeism rate may indicate potential staffing or attendance-related issues that could be impacting the school's overall performance. The school's declining statewide ranking, from 111 out of 261 Maine elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 272 out of 290 in 2022-2023, suggests a concerning trend in the school's academic performance that needs to be addressed.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

129 Military Rd
Greenbush, ME 04418

(207) 826-2000

District: Greenbush Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
272^nd of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,527

Student/teacher ratio: 8.6

Number of students: 142

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.7%

American Indian:

2.8%

African American:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Helen S Dunn Elementary School ranks worse than 93.8% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.57. (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 (93.7%), American Indian (2.8%), African American (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Helen S Dunn Elementary School is 8.6. (See more...)

Compare Helen S Dunn Elementary School employs 16.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Helen S Dunn Elementary School is $19,527.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Helen S Dunn Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Greenbush Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenbush Public Schools 172^nd of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Helen S Dunn Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2006	20.22	180^th	192	6.3%
2007	13.49	193^rd	198	2.5%
2008	36.47	140^th	195	28.2%
2009	46.28	126^th	209	39.7%
2010	33.91	146^th	193	24.4%
2011	37.87	130^th	186	30.1%
2012	59.65	84^th	258	67.4%
2013	55.20	111^th	261	57.5%
2015	57.83	133^rd	284	53.2%
2016	39.35	164^th	255	35.7%
2017	34.45	178^th	256	30.5%
2018	36.14	181^st	254	28.7%
2019	45.47	146^th	258	43.4%
2023	13.57	272^nd	290	6.2%

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

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3)

100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, April 5, 2011

The people at the school are great but are limited by lack of funding. We are a very small school with big hopes for the future of our kids. Mrs. Smith (the principal) is the best we've had in the 8 years my son has gone there. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Helen S Dunn 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	242	242
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	247	247
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	266	266
1994	261	2	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	266
1995	264	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	265
1996	264	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	265
1997	255	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	257
1998	234	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	236
1999	236	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	238
2000	206	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	208
2001	205	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	206
2002	171	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	173
2003	171	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	173
2004	187	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	187
2005	177	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	177
2006	164	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	165
2007	163	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	165
2008	157	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	159
2009	148	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	150
2010	149	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	151
2011	167	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	169
2012	147	1	0	0	2	0	2	0	152
2013	142	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	145
2014	136	1	0	2	2	0	0	0	141
2015	131	2	0	0	3	0	0	0	136
2016	142	1	0	1	2	0	0	0	146
2017	137	3	0	1	1	0	0	0	142
2018	132	0	0	1	1	0	3	0	137
2019	145	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	147
2020	138	1	0	2	3	0	3	0	147
2021	137	1	0	2	5	0	2	0	147
2022	157	2	0	4	4	0	1	0	168
2023	143	2	0	1	4	0	2	0	152
2024	133	2	0	2	4	0	1	0	142

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 Helen S Dunn Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	242	18.8	12.8	n/a
1992	247	18.8	13.1	n/a
1993	266	20.3	13.1	48.1
1994	266	20.3	13.1	53
1995	265	19.9	13.3	58.1
1996	265	19.9	13.3	58.1
1997	257	20.7	12.4	51
1998	236	22.7	10.4	46.2
1999	238	19.7	12.1	58.4
2000	208	18.5	11.2	53.8
2001	206	17.7	11.6	54.4
2002	173	15.7	11.0	59
2003	173	15.7	11.0	59
2004	187	14.9	12.6	58.8
2005	177	15.8	11.2	54.8
2006	165	15.0	11.0	67.9
2007	165	15.9	10.4	53.9
2008	159	20.7	7.7	57.2
2009	150	15.1	9.9	52
2010	151	14.4	10.4	59.6
2011	169	14.9	11.3	66.9
2012	152	13.3	11.3	11.8
2013	145	14.6	9.8	66.2
2014	141	15.0	9.3	70.2
2015	136	11.0	12.3	72.8
2016	146	12.0	12.1	71.2
2017	142	13.3	10.6	69
2018	137	13.6	10.0	63.5
2019	147	14.5	10.1	71.4
2020	147	14.5	10.0	70.7
2021	147	16.0	9.1	71.4
2022	168	16.0	10.5	66.1
2023	152	16.4	9.2	71.7
2024	142	16.5	8.6	76.8

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 Helen S Dunn Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	242	18.8	12.8	n/a
1992	247	18.8	13.1	n/a
1993	266	20.3	13.1	48.1
1994	266	20.3	13.1	53
1995	265	19.9	13.3	58.1
1996	265	19.9	13.3	58.1
1997	257	20.7	12.4	51
1998	236	22.7	10.4	46.2
1999	238	19.7	12.1	58.4
2000	208	18.5	11.2	53.8
2001	206	17.7	11.6	54.4
2002	173	15.7	11.0	59
2003	173	15.7	11.0	59
2004	187	14.9	12.6	58.8
2005	177	15.8	11.2	54.8
2006	165	15.0	11.0	67.9
2007	165	15.9	10.4	53.9
2008	159	20.7	7.7	57.2
2009	150	15.1	9.9	52
2010	151	14.4	10.4	59.6
2011	169	14.9	11.3	66.9
2012	152	13.3	11.3	11.8
2013	145	14.6	9.8	66.2
2014	141	15.0	9.3	70.2
2015	136	11.0	12.3	72.8
2016	146	12.0	12.1	71.2
2017	142	13.3	10.6	69
2018	137	13.6	10.0	63.5
2019	147	14.5	10.1	71.4
2020	147	14.5	10.0	70.7
2021	147	16.0	9.1	71.4
2022	168	16.0	10.5	66.1
2023	152	16.4	9.2	71.7
2024	142	16.5	8.6	76.8

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 Helen S Dunn Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$15,108
2019	$15,073
2020	$16,317
2021	$20,686
2022	$17,053
2023	$19,527

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Helen S Dunn Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 146^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 272^nd of 290 Elementary schools	37.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	147	152	3.4%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	4
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	145	143	1.4%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.4%	71.7%	0.3%

Schools Near Helen S Dunn 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
Helen S Dunn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	129 Military Rd	Greenbush	04418	Penobscot County	Greenbush Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 826-2000	142	17	8.6	76.8%	133 (93.7%)	2 (1.4%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	13.6	272^nd of 290 public elementary schools	6.2%					(n/a)	50.0	34.9		$19,527
Alton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	22 Argyle Rd	Alton	04468	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 34	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 394-2331	57	8	6.9	61.4%	53 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.0%)	77.2	71^st of 290 public elementary schools	75.5%					(n/a)	73.5	58.8		$29,521
Enfield Station Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	561 Hammett Road	West Enfield	04493	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 31/Maine School Admin District 31	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 732-4141	211	22	9.5	53.6%	205 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	70.2	90^th of 290 public elementary schools	69.0%		38.7	127^th of 210 public elementary schools	39.5%	37	65.3	65.0	43.2	$18,427
Indian Island School	Public	K-8	10 Wabanaki Way	Indian Island	04468	Penobscot County	Indian Island School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(207) 827-4285	78	20	3.9	96.2%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Dr Lewis S Libby School	Public	PK, KG-8	13 School Street	Milford	04461	Penobscot County	Milford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 827-2252	281	27	10.4	47.3%	258 (91.8%)	8 (2.8%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	18.4	264^th of 290 public elementary schools	9.0%		66.7	65^th of 210 public elementary schools	69.0%	199			23.6	$19,237
Old Town Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	576 Stillwater Avenue	Old Town	04468	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 34	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 827-1544	476	45	10.5	57.6%	411 (86.3%)	8 (1.7%)	20 (4.2%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (6.5%)	33.4	219^th of 290 public elementary schools	24.5%		23.3	159^th of 210 public elementary schools	24.3%	60	53.5	53.0	14.1	$19,059
Viola Rand School	Public	PK, KG-1	55 Highland Avenue	Bradley	04411	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 34	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(207) 827-2508	40	6	7.2	47.5%	34 (85.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.5%)	1 (2.5%)	1 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.5%)								(n/a)
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
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
Ella P Burr School	Public	PK, KG-3	23 Ella P Burr Street	Lincoln	04457	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 67	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 794-3014	325	28	11.6	53.2%	318 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	36.7	208^th of 290 public elementary schools	28.3%					(n/a)	55.9	49.3		$17,080

Frequently Asked Questions about Helen S Dunn Elementary School

How many students attend Helen S Dunn Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 142 students attended Helen S Dunn Elementary School.

What district is Helen S Dunn Elementary School in?

Greenbush Public Schools

Is Helen S Dunn Elementary School a good school?

Helen S Dunn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 6.2% of Maine elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Helen S Dunn Elementary School?

Students at Helen S Dunn Elementary School are 94% White, 3% American Indian, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

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