Crooked River Elementary

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Crooked River Elementary ranks 133 rd of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Crooked River Elementary is a public elementary school located in Casco, Maine, serving grades 3-5 with a student population of 207. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 61/Maine School Admin District 61, which is ranked 113 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Crooked River Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance in English Language Arts (ELA), with 66.83% of students proficient or better, outperforming both its district (61.82%) and the state average (64.63%). In Mathematics, the school also outperforms its district (57.21% vs. 41.37%), though it still lags behind the state average of 48.68%. However, in Science, Crooked River Elementary underperforms both its district and the state, with only 21.43% of students proficient or better. The school also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 19.6% compared to the district average of 17.6%, which is an area for improvement.

Compared to nearby schools, Crooked River Elementary appears to perform better academically, particularly in ELA and Mathematics, than schools like Manchester School and Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls. However, the school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (79.71%) suggests a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, which may contribute to its lower Science proficiency and higher chronic absenteeism rate. Interestingly, some higher-performing schools in the region, like Raymond Elementary School, have lower free and reduced lunch rates, indicating a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement.

Detail:

Public 3-5

1437 Poland Spring Road
Casco, ME 04015

(207) 647-3048

District: Regional School Unit 61/Maine School Admin District 61

SchoolDigger Rank:
133^rd of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,190

Student/teacher ratio: 8.4

Number of students: 177

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.8%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Hispanic:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Crooked River Elementary ranks better than 54.1% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.99. (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 Crooked River Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Regional School Unit 61/Maine School Admin District 61. Racial makeup is: White (93.8%), two or more races (3.4%), Hispanic (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Regional School Unit 61/Maine School Admin District 61. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Crooked River Elementary is 8.4, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 61/Maine School Admin District 61! (See more...)

Compare Crooked River Elementary employs 21 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crooked River Elementary is $21,190, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 61/Maine School Admin District 61!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Crooked River Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Regional School Unit 61/Maine School Admin District 61:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 61/Maine School Admin District 61 113^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Crooked River Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.99	133^rd	290	54.1%

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Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Crooked River Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2022	188	0	2	4	5	199
2023	196	0	1	4	6	207
2024	166	1	0	4	6	177

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Crooked River Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	199	22.9	8.6	45.7
2023	207	23.3	8.8	79.7
2024	177	21.0	8.4	63.8

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 Crooked River Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	199	22.9	8.6	45.7
2023	207	23.3	8.8	79.7
2024	177	21.0	8.4	63.8

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 Crooked River Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2023	$21,190

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Schools Near Crooked River Elementary

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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
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	177	21	8.4	63.8%	166 (93.8%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.4%)	58	133^rd of 290 public elementary schools	54.1%					(n/a)	66.8	57.2	21.4	$21,190
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	257	23	11.0	43.2%	237 (92.2%)	8 (3.1%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.1%)								(n/a)				$18,686
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	125	11	11.2	48.0%	113 (90.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.8%)	60	127^th of 290 public elementary schools	56.2%					(n/a)	73.6	45.3		$17,564
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	280	25	11.1	17.5%	256 (91.4%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (4.6%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	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	25	11.9	50.7%	278 (91.4%)	3 (1.0%)	14 (4.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	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
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	106	8	13.0	44.3%	99 (93.4%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.8%)	24.3	247^th of 290 public elementary schools	14.8%					(n/a)	55.7	39.6		$23,217
Sebago Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	283 Sebago Road	Sebago	04029	Cumberland County	Sebago Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 888-9331	109	11	9.5	26.6%	100 (91.7%)	3 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.7%)								(n/a)				$27,194
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	432	37	11.6	34.5%	406 (94.0%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.1%)	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
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	320	29	10.9	60.6%	299 (93.4%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.7%)	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
Manchester School	Public	4-5	709 Roosevelt Trail	Windham	04062	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 14	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 892-1830	403	29	14.0	26.1%	352 (87.3%)	7 (1.7%)	14 (3.5%)	9 (2.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.7%)								(n/a)	75.2	53.7	26.9	$16,385

Frequently Asked Questions about Crooked River Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Crooked River Elementary?

Students at Crooked River Elementary are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Is Crooked River Elementary a good school?

Crooked River Elementary ranks 133^rd of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Crooked River Elementary in?

Regional School Unit 61/Maine School Admin District 61

How many students attend Crooked River Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 177 students attended Crooked River Elementary.

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