Otisfield Community School

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Otisfield Community School ranks 127 th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Otisfield Community School is an elementary school located in Otisfield, Maine, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 117 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17, which is ranked 154 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Otisfield Community School has consistently performed better than the district and state averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics on the Maine Educational Assessments (MEA). In the 2022-2023 school year, 73.58% of Otisfield students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 56.24% for the district and 64.63% for the state. In Mathematics, 45.28% of Otisfield students were proficient or better, compared to 32.21% for the district and 48.68% for the state. This academic performance places Otisfield Community School in the top half of Maine elementary schools, ranking 127 out of 290 in the 2022-2023 school year. However, the school has experienced fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the years, suggesting variable academic performance.

Otisfield Community School has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 94.02% of students identifying as White in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the racial diversity of the nearby schools, such as Guy E Rowe School (89.85% White) and Stevens Brook School (95.52% White). The school also faces challenges related to chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 22.9% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average but lower than some nearby schools like Harrison Elementary (37.1%). Additionally, Otisfield Community School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 38.46% in 2022-2023 to 59.09% in 2020-2021, which is higher than some nearby schools but lower than others like Crooked River Elementary (79.71%).

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

416 Powhattan Road
Otisfield, ME 04270

(207) 627-4208

District: Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17

SchoolDigger Rank:
127^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,564

Students who attend Otisfield Community School usually attend:

Middle:	Oxford Hills Middle School
High:	Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 117

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.0%

Hispanic:

2.6%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Otisfield Community School ranks better than 56.2% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks first among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.99. (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 (94%), Hispanic (2.6%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Otisfield Community School is 10.4. 4 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Otisfield Community School employs 11.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Otisfield Community School is $17,564, which is the 2^nd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Otisfield Community School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17 154^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Otisfield Community School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2006	42.52	120^th	192	37.5%
2007	44.46	119^th	198	39.9%
2008	42.44	118^th	195	39.5%
2009	45.19	130^th	209	37.8%
2010	27.65	166^th	193	14.0%
2012	48.52	139^th	258	46.1%
2013	63.81	76^th	261	70.9%
2015	90.54	26^th	284	90.8%
2016	55.74	106^th	255	58.4%
2017	67.16	68^th	256	73.4%
2018	51.68	119^th	254	53.1%
2019	14.08	242^nd	258	6.2%
2021	31.38	157^th	228	31.1%
2023	59.99	127^th	290	56.2%

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

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Otisfield Community 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	118	118
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	126	126
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	135	135
1994	123	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	125
1995	163	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	164
1996	163	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	164
1997	145	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	146
1998	139	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	139
1999	145	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	148
2000	137	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	138
2001	138	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	-9	131
2002	130	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	134
2003	130	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	134
2004	128	1	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	134
2005	138	1	2	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	144
2006	140	0	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	143
2007	123	0	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	126
2008	125	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	127
2009	118	2	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	122
2010	131	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	134
2011	73	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	75
2012	78	0	0	2	0	1	0	0	81
2013	78	0	0	3	0	1	2	0	84
2014	77	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	78
2015	68	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	69
2016	64	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	65
2017	71	0	2	0	2	0	0	0	75
2018	92	0	2	0	2	0	0	0	96
2019	105	0	0	2	2	0	1	0	110
2020	114	0	1	2	1	0	2	0	120
2021	104	0	1	2	1	0	2	0	110
2022	105	0	1	3	0	0	3	0	112
2023	110	0	1	3	0	0	3	0	117

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 Otisfield Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	118	6.6	17.8	n/a
1992	126	8.0	15.7	n/a
1993	135	8.5	15.9	17
1994	125	7.0	17.9	14.4
1995	164	7.0	23.4	20.7
1996	164	7.0	23.4	20.7
1997	146	7.0	20.9	18.5
1998	139	7.3	19.0	18.7
1999	148	10.2	14.5	38.5
2000	138	10.4	13.3	29.7
2001	131	10.1	13.9	30.7
2002	134	7.5	17.9	35.1
2003	134	7.5	17.9	35.1
2004	134	7.5	17.9	33.6
2005	144	8.2	17.6	38.2
2006	143	11.0	13.0	40.6
2007	126	9.7	13.0	44.4
2008	127	12.5	10.2	48.8
2009	122	9.3	13.1	49.2
2010	134	9.7	13.8	50.7
2011	75	6.6	11.3	58.7
2012	81	5.8	13.9	11.1
2013	84	6.1	13.6	50
2014	78	7.0	11.1	53.8
2015	69	7.0	9.8	52.2
2016	65	7.0	9.2	56.9
2017	75	7.0	10.7	56
2018	96	7.2	13.3	55.2
2019	110	9.3	11.8	62.7
2020	120	10.6	11.3	62.5
2021	110	10.9	10.0	59.1
2022	112	10.7	10.4	48.2
2023	117	11.2	10.4	38.5

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 Otisfield Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	118	6.6	17.8	n/a
1992	126	8.0	15.7	n/a
1993	135	8.5	15.9	17
1994	125	7.0	17.9	14.4
1995	164	7.0	23.4	20.7
1996	164	7.0	23.4	20.7
1997	146	7.0	20.9	18.5
1998	139	7.3	19.0	18.7
1999	148	10.2	14.5	38.5
2000	138	10.4	13.3	29.7
2001	131	10.1	13.9	30.7
2002	134	7.5	17.9	35.1
2003	134	7.5	17.9	35.1
2004	134	7.5	17.9	33.6
2005	144	8.2	17.6	38.2
2006	143	11.0	13.0	40.6
2007	126	9.7	13.0	44.4
2008	127	12.5	10.2	48.8
2009	122	9.3	13.1	49.2
2010	134	9.7	13.8	50.7
2011	75	6.6	11.3	58.7
2012	81	5.8	13.9	11.1
2013	84	6.1	13.6	50
2014	78	7.0	11.1	53.8
2015	69	7.0	9.8	52.2
2016	65	7.0	9.2	56.9
2017	75	7.0	10.7	56
2018	96	7.2	13.3	55.2
2019	110	9.3	11.8	62.7
2020	120	10.6	11.3	62.5
2021	110	10.9	10.0	59.1
2022	112	10.7	10.4	48.2
2023	117	11.2	10.4	38.5

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 Otisfield Community School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$11,450
2019	$12,529
2020	$12,731
2021	$16,470
2022	$16,742
2023	$17,564

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Otisfield Community School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 242^nd of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 127^th of 290 Elementary schools	50%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	110	117	6.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	2	3	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	105	110	4.8%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.7%	38.5%	24.3%

Schools Near Otisfield Community 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
Otisfield Community School	Public	PK, KG-6	416 Powhattan Road	Otisfield	04270	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 627-4208	117	11	10.4	38.5%	110 (94.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	60	127^th of 290 public elementary schools	56.2%					(n/a)	73.6	45.3		$17,564
Crooked River Elementary	Public	3-5	1437 Poland Spring Road	Casco	04015	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 61/Maine School Admin District 61	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 647-3048	207	23	8.8	79.7%	196 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	58	133^rd of 290 public elementary schools	54.1%					(n/a)	66.8	57.2	21.4	$21,190
Oxford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	79 Pleasant Street	Oxford	04270	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 539-4456	347	31	11.0	59.1%	324 (93.4%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.6%)	20.7	258^th of 290 public elementary schools	11.0%		4.3	196^th of 210 public elementary schools	6.7%	62	59.1	28.2		$16,709
Poland Community School	Public	PK, KG-6	1250 Maine Street	Poland	04274	Androscoggin County	Regional School Unit 16	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 998-4915	436	35	12.4	38.5%	415 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	30.4	226^th of 290 public elementary schools	22.1%		32.9	144^th of 210 public elementary schools	31.4%	82	59.8	41.6	17.9	$15,265
Songo Locks School	Public	PK, KG-2	25 Songo School Road	Naples	04055	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 61/Maine School Admin District 61	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 693-6828	227	23	9.7	43.2%	214 (94.3%)	4 (1.8%)	4 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)								(n/a)				$18,686
Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls	Public	PK, KG-6	129 Elm Street	Mechanic Falls	04256	Androscoggin County	Regional School Unit 16	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 345-3381	245	24	10.4	40.8%	224 (91.4%)	3 (1.2%)	10 (4.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	9.6	281^st of 290 public elementary schools	3.1%		19.1	172^nd of 210 public elementary schools	18.1%	109	50.0	27.9	21.4	$18,010
Harrison Elementary	Public	3-6	309 Naples Road	Harrison	04040	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 583-2357	101	10	9.9	43.6%	92 (91.1%)	1 (1.0%)	3 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.0%)	24.3	247^th of 290 public elementary schools	14.8%					(n/a)	55.7	39.6		$23,217
Raymond Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	434 Webbs Mills Road	Raymond	04071	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 14	No	No	No	No	(207) 655-8672	284	25	11.3	19.0%	265 (93.3%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	77.1	72^nd of 290 public elementary schools	75.2%		29.7	150^th of 210 public elementary schools	28.6%	78	71.3	61.6		$22,337
Stevens Brook School	Public	PK, KG-5	14 Frances Bell Lane	Bridgton	04009	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 61/Maine School Admin District 61	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 647-5675	304	30	10.3	50.3%	277 (91.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.3%)	60.3	126^th of 290 public elementary schools	56.6%		88.3	10^th of 210 public elementary schools	95.2%	116	68.6	53.3	33.3	$19,276
Minot Consolidated School	Public	PK, KG-6	23 Shaw Hill Road	Minot	04258	Androscoggin County	Regional School Unit 16	No	No	No	No	(207) 346-6471	223	19	12.0	26.5%	213 (95.5%)	3 (1.3%)	4 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	59.4	130^th of 290 public elementary schools	55.2%		73.9	51^st of 210 public elementary schools	75.7%	79	65.3	59.5	17.9	$16,173

Frequently Asked Questions about Otisfield Community School

How many students attend Otisfield Community School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 117 students attended Otisfield Community School.

What district is Otisfield Community School in?

Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17

Is Otisfield Community School a good school?

Otisfield Community School ranks 127^th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Otisfield Community School?

Students at Otisfield Community School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Otisfield Community School attend?

Students who attend Otisfield Community School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Oxford Hills Middle School
High : Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School

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