Suzanne M Smith Elementary School

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Suzanne M Smith Elementary School ranks 106 th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Suzanne M Smith Elementary School is a public elementary school in Levant, Maine, serving 220 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 87/Maine School Admin District 23, which is ranked 97 out of 177 districts in the state.

Academically, Suzanne M Smith Elementary has shown fluctuating performance on state assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 65% to 80% in English Language Arts and 51% to 80% in Mathematics. Compared to the district and state, the school has generally outperformed in Mathematics but underperformed in English Language Arts and Science. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 7% in 2020-2021 to 38% in 2021-2022, which may be impacting its academic performance. The school serves a predominantly white student population, with over 90% of students identifying as white, and a substantial portion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Comparing Suzanne M Smith Elementary to nearby schools, Fourteenth Street School in the Bangor Public Schools district has significantly higher academic performance, while Carmel Elementary School in the same district as Suzanne M Smith has lower performance. The school's statewide ranking has also declined from 20th out of 255 Maine elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 106th out of 290 in 2022-2023, coinciding with the increase in chronic absenteeism.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

169 South Levant Road
Levant, ME 04456

(207) 884-7444

District: Regional School Unit 87/Maine School Admin District 23

SchoolDigger Rank:
106^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,320

Students who attend Suzanne M Smith Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Caravel Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.4

Number of students: 220

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.8%

Two or more races:

5.9%

African American:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Suzanne M Smith Elementary School ranks better than 63.4% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.17. (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 (91.8%), two or more races (5.9%), African American (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Suzanne M Smith Elementary School is 11.4. (See more...)

Compare Suzanne M Smith Elementary School employs 19.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Suzanne M Smith Elementary School is $16,320.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Suzanne M Smith Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Regional School Unit 87/Maine School Admin District 23:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 87/Maine School Admin District 23 97^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Suzanne M Smith Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2007	24.65	170^th	198	14.1%
2008	33.87	148^th	195	24.1%
2009	50.49	107^th	209	48.8%
2010	49.57	96^th	193	50.3%
2011	60.82	57^th	186	69.4%
2012	48.29	143^rd	258	44.6%
2013	47.89	143^rd	261	45.2%
2015	81.88	57^th	284	79.9%
2016	83.75	20^th	255	92.2%
2017	71.58	53^rd	256	79.3%
2018	72.27	49^th	254	80.7%
2019	69.49	62^nd	258	76.0%
2021	11.17	193^rd	228	15.4%
2022	31.96	145^th	210	31.0%
2023	66.17	106^th	290	63.4%

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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 Suzanne M Smith Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1998	241	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	241
1999	246	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	246
2000	274	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	275
2001	267	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	270
2002	227	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	230
2003	227	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	230
2004	232	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	235
2005	217	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	217
2006	203	2	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	208
2007	213	4	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	222
2008	212	7	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	224
2009	214	8	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	224
2010	200	6	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	210
2011	206	0	0	3	0	0	8	217
2012	231	6	0	7	1	0	6	251
2013	239	5	0	1	1	0	11	257
2014	233	3	2	1	0	0	7	246
2015	235	1	2	2	0	0	11	251
2016	225	0	2	2	0	0	12	241
2017	224	0	0	5	1	0	10	240
2018	229	1	0	7	0	0	17	254
2019	221	0	2	4	0	0	12	239
2020	208	1	1	4	0	0	11	225
2021	185	1	1	3	1	0	8	199
2022	196	1	1	1	1	0	10	210
2023	202	2	1	2	0	0	13	220

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 Suzanne M Smith Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	241	11.0	21.9	29.9
1999	246	14.0	17.6	36.6
2000	275	14.0	19.6	44.7
2001	270	15.2	17.8	40.7
2002	230	15.2	15.1	35.7
2003	230	15.2	15.1	35.7
2004	235	15.8	14.9	37.4
2005	217	14.8	14.7	38.7
2006	208	18.0	11.6	39.4
2007	222	17.2	12.9	38.3
2008	224	23.7	9.5	37.5
2009	224	17.0	13.1	41.5
2010	210	16.0	13.1	49
2011	217	17.0	12.7	51.6
2012	251	17.0	14.7	8
2013	257	16.9	15.1	50.2
2014	246	18.2	13.4	46.7
2015	251	18.0	13.9	46.2
2016	241	19.0	12.6	46.9
2017	240	18.0	13.3	43.8
2018	254	19.1	13.2	40.9
2019	239	19.4	12.3	48.5
2020	225	19.6	11.4	40.4
2021	199	19.6	10.1	32.7
2022	210	19.6	10.7	39
2023	220	19.2	11.4	36.4

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 Suzanne M Smith Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	241	11.0	21.9	29.9
1999	246	14.0	17.6	36.6
2000	275	14.0	19.6	44.7
2001	270	15.2	17.8	40.7
2002	230	15.2	15.1	35.7
2003	230	15.2	15.1	35.7
2004	235	15.8	14.9	37.4
2005	217	14.8	14.7	38.7
2006	208	18.0	11.6	39.4
2007	222	17.2	12.9	38.3
2008	224	23.7	9.5	37.5
2009	224	17.0	13.1	41.5
2010	210	16.0	13.1	49
2011	217	17.0	12.7	51.6
2012	251	17.0	14.7	8
2013	257	16.9	15.1	50.2
2014	246	18.2	13.4	46.7
2015	251	18.0	13.9	46.2
2016	241	19.0	12.6	46.9
2017	240	18.0	13.3	43.8
2018	254	19.1	13.2	40.9
2019	239	19.4	12.3	48.5
2020	225	19.6	11.4	40.4
2021	199	19.6	10.1	32.7
2022	210	19.6	10.7	39
2023	220	19.2	11.4	36.4

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 Suzanne M Smith Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$10,489
2019	$11,511
2020	$12,712
2021	$16,758
2022	$16,039
2023	$16,320

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Suzanne M Smith 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 62^nd of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 106^th of 290 Elementary schools	12.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Suzanne M Smith Elementary School)	58.8	79.3	20.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 87/Maine School Admin District 23)	54.4	81.5	27.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Suzanne M Smith Elementary School)	50	80.5	30.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 87/Maine School Admin District 23)	39.3	82.9	43.6%
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	239	220	7.9%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	4	2	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	221	202	8.6%
Two or More Races	12	13	8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.5%	36.4%	12.2%

Schools Near Suzanne M Smith 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
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	220	19	11.4	36.4%	202 (91.8%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.9%)	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
Carmel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	50 Plymouth Road	Carmel	04419	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 87/Maine School Admin District 23	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 848-3383	168	15	10.9	29.2%	160 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.0%)	44.6	182^nd of 290 public elementary schools	37.2%					(n/a)	44.4	65.1		$17,251
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	484	37	12.9	24.4%	448 (92.6%)	7 (1.4%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.5%)	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
Glenburn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	991 Hudson Road	Glenburn	04401	Penobscot County	Glenburn Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 947-8769	384	30	12.7	24.5%	347 (90.4%)	3 (0.8%)	13 (3.4%)	7 (1.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.1%)	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	294	29	10.2	89.8%	225 (76.5%)	11 (3.7%)	20 (6.8%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (11.6%)	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
Etna-Dixmont School	Public	PK, KG-4	2100 Dixmont Road	Etna	04434	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 19	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 992-0735	184	18	10.2	44.6%	177 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	66.7	104^th of 290 public elementary schools	64.1%		87.1	14^th of 210 public elementary schools	93.3%	90	68.4	56.1		$20,325
Fourteenth Street School	Public	PK, KG-3	224 Fourteenth Street	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 941-6350	163	11	14.9	36.2%	132 (81.0%)	6 (3.7%)	8 (4.9%)	5 (3.1%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.7%)	97.3	4^th of 290 public elementary schools	98.6%					(n/a)	85.0			$15,499
Central Community Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	118 Main Street	Corinth	04427	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 64/Maine School Admin District 64	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 285-0325	504	43	11.8	47.4%	473 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.0%)	38	203^rd of 290 public elementary schools	30.0%		19.3	170^th of 210 public elementary schools	19.0%	33	57.7	51.2	22.7	$15,753
Fairmount School	Public	4-5	58 Thirteenth Street	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 941-6260	231	23	10.1	64.5%	192 (83.1%)	3 (1.3%)	13 (5.6%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.2%)								(n/a)	68.2	59.4	31.9	$20,464
Earl C McGraw School	Public	K-2	20 Main Road North	Hampden	04444	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 22	No	No	No	No	(207) 862-3830	293	20	14.9	21.2%	267 (91.1%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.4%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.1%)								(n/a)				$14,139

Frequently Asked Questions about Suzanne M Smith Elementary School

Is Suzanne M Smith Elementary School a good school?

Suzanne M Smith Elementary School ranks 106^th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Suzanne M Smith Elementary School?

Students at Suzanne M Smith Elementary School are 92% White, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Suzanne M Smith Elementary School in?

Regional School Unit 87/Maine School Admin District 23

How many students attend Suzanne M Smith Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 220 students attended Suzanne M Smith Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Suzanne M Smith Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Suzanne M Smith Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Caravel Middle School

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