Yarmouth Elementary School

Summary:

Yarmouth Elementary School is a highly-ranked public elementary school serving grades 2-5 in the town of Yarmouth, Maine, which is part of the Yarmouth Schools district. With exceptional academic performance, low student-teacher ratios, and a relatively homogeneous student population, Yarmouth Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state.

Yarmouth Elementary School's academic achievements are truly impressive, with over 88% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 89% proficient or better in Mathematics on the 2022-2023 Maine Educational Assessments (MEA) - significantly higher than the state averages of 64.63% and 48.68%, respectively. The school's student population is less racially diverse compared to some nearby schools, such as Harrison Lyseth Elementary School in Portland, and has a low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively high socioeconomic status. Additionally, Yarmouth Elementary School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to nearby schools, with only 9.3% of students chronically absent in the 2022-2023 school year.

While Yarmouth Elementary School's performance is exceptional, it is not the only high-achieving school in the area. Nearby schools like Falmouth Elementary School and Greely Middle School 4-5 also demonstrate strong academic outcomes and low chronic absenteeism rates. However, Yarmouth Elementary School's consistently high rankings, low student-teacher ratio, and relatively homogeneous student population make it a standout educational institution in the region.

Detail:

Public 2-5

121 McCartney Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096

(207) 846-3391

District: Yarmouth Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
8^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,236

Students who attend Yarmouth Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Frank H Harrison Middle School
High:	Yarmouth High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 472

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.7%

Two or more races:

6.6%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Yarmouth Elementary School ranks better than 97.2% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.56. (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 (84.7%), two or more races (6.6%), Hispanic (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 8.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Yarmouth Elementary School is 12.5. (See more...)

Compare Yarmouth Elementary School employs 37.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Yarmouth Elementary School is $20,236.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Yarmouth Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Yarmouth Schools 8^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Yarmouth Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Yarmouth Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2006	78.80	24^th	192	87.5%
2007	81.52	16^th	198	91.9%
2008	86.67	9^th	195	95.4%
2009	81.91	4^th	209	98.1%
2010	89.98	4^th	193	97.9%
2011	95.01	1^st	186	99.5%
2012	94.03	1^st	258	99.6%
2013	89.41	6^th	261	97.7%
2015	99.79	1^st	284	99.6%
2016	99.02	1^st	255	99.6%
2017	99.31	1^st	256	99.6%
2018	97.90	2^nd	254	99.2%
2019	97.13	3^rd	258	98.8%
2021	95.87	1^st	228	99.6%
2022	95.40	4^th	210	98.1%
2023	95.56	8^th	290	97.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Yarmouth Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	97.01	1^st	153	99.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Yarmouth Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	95.91	3^rd	153	98.0%

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Rank History for White students at Yarmouth Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	97.60	1^st	48	97.9%

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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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Enrollment information for Yarmouth 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	433	433
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	477	477
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	385	385
1994	382	5	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	390
1995	352	1	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	360
1996	352	1	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	360
1997	357	3	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	365
1998	375	4	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	383
1999	361	5	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	369
2000	356	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
2001	329	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	332
2002	294	2	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
2003	294	2	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
2004	277	2	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	287
2005	287	2	9	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
2006	287	0	14	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	303
2007	298	1	13	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	313
2008	283	2	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	292
2009	282	7	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
2010	272	6	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
2011	279	2	0	4	9	0	6	0	300
2012	275	0	8	7	0	1	18	0	309
2013	286	1	8	8	0	1	22	0	326
2014	280	1	5	6	0	0	24	0	316
2015	288	1	5	5	0	0	30	0	329
2016	292	4	6	9	0	0	27	0	338
2017	316	6	9	8	0	1	28	0	368
2018	314	5	10	9	0	1	16	0	355
2019	296	6	7	8	1	0	26	0	344
2020	302	9	6	10	2	0	26	0	355
2021	304	7	9	7	2	0	27	0	356
2022	312	8	12	12	1	0	26	0	371
2023	400	11	11	17	1	1	31	0	472

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 Yarmouth Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	433	26.7	16.2	n/a
1992	477	25.7	18.5	n/a
1993	385	26.6	14.5	5.2
1994	390	26.0	15.0	6.2
1995	360	24.0	15.0	2.8
1996	360	24.0	15.0	2.8
1997	365	23.5	15.5	3
1998	383	24.7	15.5	4.2
1999	369	26.1	14.1	6.5
2000	359	24.7	14.5	6.7
2001	332	24.3	13.7	5.4
2002	301	22.7	13.3	3.3
2003	301	22.7	13.3	3.3
2004	287	22.7	12.6	5.2
2005	301	23.3	12.9	5.6
2006	303	22.7	13.3	7.9
2007	313	24.0	13.0	6.4
2008	292	34.6	8.4	3.4
2009	298	23.0	13.0	2
2010	286	22.2	12.8	12.2
2011	300	23.2	12.9	10.3
2012	309	22.6	13.6	1.6
2013	326	26.2	12.4	13.2
2014	316	23.3	13.5	10.8
2015	329	23.0	14.3	14
2016	338	24.0	14.0	10.1
2017	368	25.3	14.5	10.6
2018	355	25.3	14.0	10.1
2019	344	26.3	13.0	12.5
2020	355	26.6	13.3	10.7
2021	356	26.7	13.3	10.7
2022	371	27.0	13.7	9.2
2023	472	37.5	12.5	8.1

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 Yarmouth Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	433	26.7	16.2	n/a
1992	477	25.7	18.5	n/a
1993	385	26.6	14.5	5.2
1994	390	26.0	15.0	6.2
1995	360	24.0	15.0	2.8
1996	360	24.0	15.0	2.8
1997	365	23.5	15.5	3
1998	383	24.7	15.5	4.2
1999	369	26.1	14.1	6.5
2000	359	24.7	14.5	6.7
2001	332	24.3	13.7	5.4
2002	301	22.7	13.3	3.3
2003	301	22.7	13.3	3.3
2004	287	22.7	12.6	5.2
2005	301	23.3	12.9	5.6
2006	303	22.7	13.3	7.9
2007	313	24.0	13.0	6.4
2008	292	34.6	8.4	3.4
2009	298	23.0	13.0	2
2010	286	22.2	12.8	12.2
2011	300	23.2	12.9	10.3
2012	309	22.6	13.6	1.6
2013	326	26.2	12.4	13.2
2014	316	23.3	13.5	10.8
2015	329	23.0	14.3	14
2016	338	24.0	14.0	10.1
2017	368	25.3	14.5	10.6
2018	355	25.3	14.0	10.1
2019	344	26.3	13.0	12.5
2020	355	26.6	13.3	10.7
2021	356	26.7	13.3	10.7
2022	371	27.0	13.7	9.2
2023	472	37.5	12.5	8.1

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 Yarmouth Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$13,357
2019	$15,024
2020	$15,861
2021	$16,253
2022	$18,692
2023	$20,236

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Yarmouth Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 3^rd of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 8^th of 290 Elementary schools	1.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Yarmouth Elementary School)	75.3	96	20.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Yarmouth Schools)	78.9	92.8	13.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Yarmouth Elementary School)	78.2	96	17.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Yarmouth Schools)	66.2	93.9	27.7%
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	344	472	37.2%
African American	6	11	83.3%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	7	11	57.1%
Hispanic	8	17	112.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	296	400	35.1%
Two or More Races	26	31	19.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12.5%	8.1%	4.4%

Schools Near Yarmouth 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
Yarmouth Elementary School	Public	2-5	121 McCartney Street	Yarmouth	04096	Cumberland County	Yarmouth Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 846-3391	472	38	12.5	8.1%	400 (84.7%)	11 (2.3%)	17 (3.6%)	11 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (6.6%)	95.6	8^th of 290 public elementary schools	97.2%		95.4	4^th of 210 public elementary schools	98.1%	4	88.5	89.1	45.7	$20,236
William H Rowe School	Public	PK, KG-1	52 School Street	Yarmouth	04096	Cumberland County	Yarmouth Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 846-3771	281	23	12.0	6.8%	238 (84.7%)	7 (2.5%)	15 (5.3%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.0%)								(n/a)				$19,468
Greely Middle School 4-5	Public	4-5	351 Tuttle Road	Cumberland	04021	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 51/Maine School Admin District 51	No	No	No	No	(207) 829-4815	317	28	11.4	2.8%	288 (90.9%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.2%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.4%)								(n/a)	80.6	80.3	47.7	$19,053
Mabel I Wilson School	Public	PK, KG-3	353 Tuttle Road	Cumberland	04021	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 51/Maine School Admin District 51	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 829-4825	762	60	12.7	3.7%	698 (91.6%)	5 (0.7%)	23 (3.0%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.1%)	93.3	14^th of 290 public elementary schools	95.2%		87.5	12^th of 210 public elementary schools	94.3%	2	78.2	75.8		$18,994
Falmouth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	58 Woodville Road	Falmouth	04105	Cumberland County	Falmouth Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 781-3988	843	73	11.5	4.0%	728 (86.4%)	19 (2.3%)	13 (1.5%)	43 (5.1%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (4.2%)	92.7	16^th of 290 public elementary schools	94.5%		88.6	9^th of 210 public elementary schools	95.7%	7	84.9	75.4	43.2	$22,964
Chebeague Island School	Public	PK, KG-5	14 School House Road	Chebeague Island	04017	Cumberland County	Chebeague Island Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 846-4162	10	3	3.4	30.0%	10 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$69,838
Morse Street School	Public	PK, KG-2	21 Morse Street	Freeport	04032	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 05	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 865-6361	327	26	12.4	24.2%	272 (83.2%)	30 (9.2%)	9 (2.8%)	11 (3.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)								(n/a)				$16,789
Mast Landing School	Public	3-5	20 Mollymauk Lane	Freeport	04032	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 05	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 865-4561	253	24	10.4	21.3%	212 (83.8%)	18 (7.1%)	5 (2.0%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.1%)	83.4	54^th of 290 public elementary schools	81.4%		85.1	17^th of 210 public elementary schools	91.9%	37	77.1	72.9	28.6	$18,426
Pownal Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	587 Elmwood Road	Pownal	04069	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 05	No	No	No	No	(207) 688-4832	96	11	8.6	17.7%	88 (91.7%)	2 (2.1%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)	78.9	63^rd of 290 public elementary schools	78.3%					(n/a)	67.5	75.0	46.2	$24,153
Harrison Lyseth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	175 Auburn ST	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 874-8215	496	41	11.9	32.1%	282 (56.9%)	125 (25.2%)	26 (5.2%)	20 (4.0%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (7.5%)	66.1	107^th of 290 public elementary schools	63.1%		48.4	107^th of 210 public elementary schools	49.0%		69.4	62.2	16.4	$17,772

Frequently Asked Questions about Yarmouth Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Yarmouth Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Yarmouth Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Frank H Harrison Middle School
High : Yarmouth High School

How many students attend Yarmouth Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 472 students attended Yarmouth Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Yarmouth Elementary School?

Students at Yarmouth Elementary School are 85% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

Is Yarmouth Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Yarmouth Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 8^th of 290 Maine elementary schools.

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