Nobleboro Central School

Summary:

Nobleboro Central School is a public elementary school serving grades K-8 in the small town of Nobleboro, Maine, with a student population of 142. As part of the Nobleboro Public Schools district, which is ranked 12th out of 177 districts in the state, Nobleboro Central School consistently outperforms both the state and its district on standardized tests, with 79.78% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 75.28% proficient or better in Mathematics.

The school's strong academic performance is reflected in its statewide ranking, placing 17th out of 290 Maine elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Nobleboro Central School also stands out for its low student-teacher ratio of 9.8 students per teacher, as well as its performance with low-income students, ranking 15th out of 64 Maine elementary schools in this category. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 12.8% in 2020-2021 to 31.5% in 2022-2023, which the school and district should address.

While Nobleboro Central School has a predominantly white student population, it has seen a slight increase in racial diversity in recent years. When compared to nearby schools, such as Bristol Consolidated School and Friendship Village School, Nobleboro Central School outperforms many in academic achievement, though some nearby schools also demonstrate strong performance and high statewide rankings.

Detail:

Public K-8

194 Center Street
Nobleboro, ME 04555

(207) 563-3437

District: Nobleboro Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
17^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,306

Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

Number of students: 142

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.7%

Two or more races:

2.8%

African American:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nobleboro Central School ranks better than 94.1% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.69. (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%), two or more races (2.8%), African American (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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

Compare Nobleboro Central School employs 14.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nobleboro Central School is $20,306.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Nobleboro Central School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Nobleboro Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Nobleboro Public Schools 12^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Nobleboro Central School

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Rank History for all students at Nobleboro Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2006	25.51	173^rd	192	9.9%
2007	22.02	175^th	198	11.6%
2008	39.04	134^th	195	31.3%
2009	21.12	196^th	209	6.2%
2010	43.45	117^th	193	39.4%
2011	28.44	153^rd	186	17.7%
2012	29.08	225^th	258	12.8%
2013	50.27	135^th	261	48.3%
2015	74.01	82^nd	284	71.1%
2016	64.33	78^th	255	69.4%
2017	69.53	58^th	256	77.3%
2018	73.37	44^th	254	82.7%
2019	57.74	96^th	258	62.8%
2021	80.19	29^th	228	87.3%
2022	78.82	36^th	210	82.9%
2023	92.69	17^th	290	94.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nobleboro Central School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	76.61	15^th	64	76.6%

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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 Nobleboro Central 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	180	180
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	197	197
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	203	203
1994	191	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	192
1995	208	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	209
1996	208	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	209
1997	200	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	203
1998	200	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	203
1999	199	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	202
2000	196	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	199
2001	198	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-4	196
2002	178	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	183
2003	178	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	183
2004	173	4	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	179
2005	153	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	157
2006	162	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	168
2007	149	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	153
2008	125	1	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	132
2009	116	0	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	122
2010	135	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	139
2011	132	0	1	3	0	0	1	0	137
2012	127	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	130
2013	125	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	126
2014	136	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	137
2015	137	0	0	0	0	1	3	0	141
2016	134	0	1	0	0	2	3	0	140
2017	142	0	3	0	0	0	5	0	150
2018	136	0	0	0	0	2	5	0	143
2019	135	0	2	0	0	0	5	0	142
2020	126	0	2	0	0	0	4	0	132
2021	119	1	2	1	0	0	2	0	125
2022	133	1	1	3	0	0	3	0	141
2023	133	3	0	2	0	0	4	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 Nobleboro Central School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	180	13.4	13.4	n/a
1992	197	15.4	12.7	n/a
1993	203	15.3	13.3	18.2
1994	192	15.8	12.2	17.2
1995	209	13.9	15.0	16.3
1996	209	13.9	15.0	16.3
1997	203	14.2	14.3	17.7
1998	203	12.7	16.0	19.7
1999	202	13.5	15.0	19.3
2000	199	14.6	13.6	21.1
2001	196	15.2	13.2	26
2002	183	17.5	10.5	30.6
2003	183	17.5	10.5	30.6
2004	179	17.3	10.3	31.8
2005	157	17.3	9.1	35.7
2006	168	16.6	10.1	26.2
2007	153	17.7	8.6	26.8
2008	132	18.2	7.3	37.9
2009	122	14.2	8.6	41
2010	139	13.2	10.5	46.8
2011	137	13.7	10.0	53.3
2012	130	12.8	10.0	9.2
2013	126	13.1	9.5	48.4
2014	137	14.4	9.5	47.4
2015	141	13.0	10.8	52.5
2016	140	13.0	10.7	51.4
2017	150	13.4	11.1	48.7
2018	143	13.2	10.8	47.6
2019	142	13.3	10.6	45.8
2020	132	13.3	9.9	40.9
2021	125	13.1	9.5	32.8
2022	141	13.1	10.7	36.2
2023	142	14.4	9.8	33.8

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 Nobleboro Central School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	180	13.4	13.4	n/a
1992	197	15.4	12.7	n/a
1993	203	15.3	13.3	18.2
1994	192	15.8	12.2	17.2
1995	209	13.9	15.0	16.3
1996	209	13.9	15.0	16.3
1997	203	14.2	14.3	17.7
1998	203	12.7	16.0	19.7
1999	202	13.5	15.0	19.3
2000	199	14.6	13.6	21.1
2001	196	15.2	13.2	26
2002	183	17.5	10.5	30.6
2003	183	17.5	10.5	30.6
2004	179	17.3	10.3	31.8
2005	157	17.3	9.1	35.7
2006	168	16.6	10.1	26.2
2007	153	17.7	8.6	26.8
2008	132	18.2	7.3	37.9
2009	122	14.2	8.6	41
2010	139	13.2	10.5	46.8
2011	137	13.7	10.0	53.3
2012	130	12.8	10.0	9.2
2013	126	13.1	9.5	48.4
2014	137	14.4	9.5	47.4
2015	141	13.0	10.8	52.5
2016	140	13.0	10.7	51.4
2017	150	13.4	11.1	48.7
2018	143	13.2	10.8	47.6
2019	142	13.3	10.6	45.8
2020	132	13.3	9.9	40.9
2021	125	13.1	9.5	32.8
2022	141	13.1	10.7	36.2
2023	142	14.4	9.8	33.8

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 Nobleboro Central School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$16,963
2019	$16,162
2020	$18,361
2021	$20,865
2022	$19,028
2023	$20,306

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nobleboro Central School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 96^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 17^th of 290 Elementary schools	31.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Nobleboro Central School)	75.8	92.8	17%
All Grades English Language Arts (Nobleboro Public Schools)	70.5	90	19.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Nobleboro Central School)	48.5	86.8	38.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Nobleboro Public Schools)	46.4	88.1	41.7%
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	142	142
African American	0	3
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	0	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	135	133	1.5%
Two or More Races	5	4	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.8%	33.8%	12%

Schools Near Nobleboro Central 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
Nobleboro Central School	Public	K-8	194 Center Street	Nobleboro	04555	Lincoln County	Nobleboro Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 563-3437	142	14	9.8	33.8%	133 (93.7%)	3 (2.1%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	92.7	17^th of 290 public elementary schools	94.1%		78.8	36^th of 210 public elementary schools	82.9%	19	79.8	75.3	50.0	$20,306
Great Salt Bay Community School	Public	K-8	767 Main St. Suite 2	Damariscotta	04543	Lincoln County	Great Salt Bay Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 563-3091	407	38	10.8	33.9%	383 (94.1%)	5 (1.2%)	5 (1.2%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)	79.2	62^nd of 290 public elementary schools	78.6%		79.9	35^th of 210 public elementary schools	83.3%	27	70.3	62.4	60.9	$18,000
Miller School	Public	PK, KG-6	145 Kalers Corner Road	Waldoboro	04572	Lincoln County	Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Admin District 40	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 832-2103	336	33	10.2	53.9%	311 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.5%)	22.9	250^th of 290 public elementary schools	13.8%		17.8	175^th of 210 public elementary schools	16.7%	75	58.5	34.9	20.5	$21,027
Jefferson Village School	Public	K-8	48 Washington Rd	Jefferson	04348	Lincoln County	Jefferson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 549-7491	235	21	11.1	39.6%	227 (96.6%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	60.7	123^rd of 290 public elementary schools	57.6%		47.8	111^th of 210 public elementary schools	47.1%	12	69.2	47.6	51.1	$18,569
Edgecomb Eddy School	Public	PK, KG-6	51 Emery Drive	Edgecomb	04556	Lincoln County	Edgecomb Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 882-5515	107	11	10.1	12.1%	101 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.7%)	59.8	128^th of 290 public elementary schools	55.9%		39.8	124^th of 210 public elementary schools	41.0%	4	62.0	60.0		$25,082
Friendship Village School	Public	K-6	23 School Street	Friendship	04547	Knox County	Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Admin District 40	No	No	No	No	(207) 832-5057	84	9	9.3	28.6%	78 (92.9%)	1 (1.2%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	2 (2.4%)	88	29^th of 290 public elementary schools	90.0%					(n/a)	78.6	65.1		$21,136
Wiscasset Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	83 Federal Street	Wiscasset	04578	Lincoln County	Wiscasset Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 882-7767	204	23	8.8	46.6%	189 (92.6%)	4 (2.0%)	3 (1.5%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	38.2	202^nd of 290 public elementary schools	30.3%					(n/a)	56.1	54.4	18.5	$23,386
Whitefield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	164 Grand Army Road	Whitefield	04353	Lincoln County	Regional School Unit 12	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 549-7691	186	16	11.6	55.9%	174 (93.5%)	3 (1.6%)	6 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	69	98^th of 290 public elementary schools	66.2%		63.1	73^rd of 210 public elementary schools	65.2%	25	67.2	57.8	48.9	$19,856
Cushing Community School	Public	K-5	54 Cross Road	Cushing	04563	Knox County	Regional School Unit 13	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 354-2312	72	9	7.7	47.2%	71 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53.9	150^th of 290 public elementary schools	48.3%					(n/a)	54.6	66.7		$27,017
Warren Community School	Public	PK, KG-6	117 Eastern Road	Warren	04864	Knox County	Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Admin District 40	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 273-2001	309	31	10.0	45.0%	284 (91.9%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.9%)	21.3	254^th of 290 public elementary schools	12.4%		17.5	176^th of 210 public elementary schools	16.2%	78	54.8	37.9		$21,083

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Is Nobleboro Central School a good school?

Yes. Nobleboro Central School ranks in the top 5.9% of Maine elementary schools.

What district is Nobleboro Central School in?

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What is the racial makeup of Nobleboro Central School?

Students at Nobleboro Central School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend Nobleboro Central School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 142 students attended Nobleboro Central School.

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