Albion Elementary School

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Albion Elementary School ranks 77 th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Albion Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 108 students in grades PK-6 in Albion, Maine, which is part of the Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49. The school outperforms its district and the state average in academic proficiency, with 75% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 53.85% proficient or better in Mathematics.

However, Albion Elementary School has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 31.8% compared to nearby schools like Benton Elementary (27.1%), Clinton Elementary (25.8%), and Winslow Elementary (20.9%). Additionally, 48.15% of Albion students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the nearby schools. The school, however, has a lower student-teacher ratio of 9.4 compared to the nearby schools.

Albion Elementary School has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 202 out of 255 Maine elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 77 out of 290 in 2022-2023. The school's student population is relatively homogeneous, with over 98% of students identifying as White, in contrast to some nearby schools with more diverse student populations. The high chronic absenteeism rate and the socioeconomic factors of the student population are areas that warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to ensure the continued success of Albion Elementary School's students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

20 School Street
Albion, ME 04910

(207) 437-2616

District: Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49

SchoolDigger Rank:
77^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,030

Students who attend Albion Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lawrence Junior High School
High:	Lawrence High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.4

Number of students: 108

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.1%

African American:

0.9%

Hispanic:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Albion Elementary School ranks better than 73.4% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.07. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Albion Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49. Racial makeup is: White (98.1%), African American (0.9%), Hispanic (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Albion Elementary School is 9.4, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49! (See more...)

Compare Albion Elementary School employs 11.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Albion Elementary School is $17,030, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49 133^rd of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Albion Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2006	52.78	81^st	192	57.8%
2007	40.96	131^st	198	33.8%
2008	19.51	187^th	195	4.1%
2009	30.32	175^th	209	16.3%
2010	41.58	124^th	193	35.8%
2011	28.21	154^th	186	17.2%
2012	37.78	192^nd	258	25.6%
2013	36.48	191^st	261	26.8%
2015	38.11	209^th	284	26.4%
2016	30.16	202^nd	255	20.8%
2017	40.05	159^th	256	37.9%
2018	56.41	103^rd	254	59.4%
2019	52.75	118^th	258	54.3%
2023	73.07	77^th	290	73.4%

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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 Albion 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	216	216
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	216	216
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	206	206
1994	212	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	213
1995	215	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	216
1996	215	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	216
1997	224	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
1998	216	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	217
1999	219	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	220
2000	224	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
2001	208	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	213
2002	189	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	189
2003	189	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	189
2004	180	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	180
2005	171	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	171
2006	168	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	168
2007	162	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
2008	157	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	157
2009	153	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	155
2010	151	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	154
2011	141	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	142
2012	142	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	145
2013	137	0	0	3	0	0	5	0	145
2014	124	0	0	3	0	0	3	0	130
2015	129	1	0	0	0	0	3	0	133
2016	123	0	0	1	0	0	3	0	127
2017	115	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	117
2018	112	0	0	1	0	1	2	0	116
2019	101	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	104
2020	102	0	0	3	0	1	3	0	109
2021	92	0	0	3	0	1	1	0	97
2022	97	0	0	3	0	0	1	0	101
2023	106	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	108

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 Albion Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	216	14.2	15.2	n/a
1992	216	14.5	14.8	n/a
1993	206	14.5	14.2	35.9
1994	213	15.5	13.7	25.4
1995	216	14.3	15.1	29.6
1996	216	14.3	15.1	29.6
1997	225	15.1	14.9	33.3
1998	217	14.1	15.4	27.2
1999	220	15.1	14.6	34.5
2000	229	15.1	15.2	34.5
2001	213	15.1	14.1	33.8
2002	189	15.6	12.1	41.3
2003	189	15.6	12.1	41.3
2004	180	14.6	12.3	40.6
2005	171	17.7	9.7	46.2
2006	168	13.6	12.4	41.1
2007	162	14.2	11.4	46.3
2008	157	15.6	10.1	53.5
2009	155	11.0	14.0	56.8
2010	154	12.7	12.1	57.8
2011	142	12.9	11.0	62.7
2012	145	12.5	11.6	n/a
2013	145	12.3	11.7	73.8
2014	130	12.9	10.0	65.4
2015	133	11.0	12.0	73.7
2016	127	11.0	11.5	63
2017	117	10.6	11.0	71.8
2018	116	10.5	11.0	71.6
2019	104	10.5	9.9	67.3
2020	109	9.3	11.7	62.4
2021	97	10.4	9.3	60.8
2022	101	10.7	9.4	56.4
2023	108	11.4	9.4	48.1

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 Albion Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	216	14.2	15.2	n/a
1992	216	14.5	14.8	n/a
1993	206	14.5	14.2	35.9
1994	213	15.5	13.7	25.4
1995	216	14.3	15.1	29.6
1996	216	14.3	15.1	29.6
1997	225	15.1	14.9	33.3
1998	217	14.1	15.4	27.2
1999	220	15.1	14.6	34.5
2000	229	15.1	15.2	34.5
2001	213	15.1	14.1	33.8
2002	189	15.6	12.1	41.3
2003	189	15.6	12.1	41.3
2004	180	14.6	12.3	40.6
2005	171	17.7	9.7	46.2
2006	168	13.6	12.4	41.1
2007	162	14.2	11.4	46.3
2008	157	15.6	10.1	53.5
2009	155	11.0	14.0	56.8
2010	154	12.7	12.1	57.8
2011	142	12.9	11.0	62.7
2012	145	12.5	11.6	n/a
2013	145	12.3	11.7	73.8
2014	130	12.9	10.0	65.4
2015	133	11.0	12.0	73.7
2016	127	11.0	11.5	63
2017	117	10.6	11.0	71.8
2018	116	10.5	11.0	71.6
2019	104	10.5	9.9	67.3
2020	109	9.3	11.7	62.4
2021	97	10.4	9.3	60.8
2022	101	10.7	9.4	56.4
2023	108	11.4	9.4	48.1

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 Albion Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$15,120
2019	$17,030
2020	$16,885
2021	$19,962
2022	$18,821
2023	$17,030

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Albion Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 118^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 77^th of 290 Elementary schools	19.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	104	108	3.8%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	101	106	5%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.3%	48.1%	19.2%

Schools Near Albion 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
Albion Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	20 School Street	Albion	04910	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 437-2616	108	11	9.4	48.1%	106 (98.1%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73.1	77^th of 290 public elementary schools	73.4%					(n/a)	75.0	53.9		$17,030
China Primary School	Public	PK, KG-4	763 Lakeview Drive	China Village	04926	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 18	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 445-1550	245	20	12.3	29.8%	225 (91.8%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.5%)	57	139^th of 290 public elementary schools	52.1%		69.9	56^th of 210 public elementary schools	73.3%	83	57.7	64.6		$17,293
Benton Elementary School	Public	1-6	68 School Drive	Benton	04901	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 453-4240	545	47	11.6	40.6%	502 (92.1%)	5 (0.9%)	13 (2.4%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.5%)	30.3	227^th of 290 public elementary schools	21.7%		28.4	153^rd of 210 public elementary schools	27.1%	74	51.8	49.9	20.5	$15,684
Clinton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	75 Morrison Ave	Clinton	04927	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 426-2181	253	21	11.8	50.2%	222 (87.7%)	2 (0.8%)	15 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.3%)	40.5	193^rd of 290 public elementary schools	33.4%		28.4	152^nd of 210 public elementary schools	27.6%	41	52.9	55.2		$14,615
Mt View Elementary School	Public	K-5	573 Mount View Road	Thorndike	04986	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 568-7541	216	23	9.3	60.2%	202 (93.5%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.2%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	5	283^rd of 290 public elementary schools	2.4%		0	208^th of 210 public elementary schools	1.0%	75	34.6	29.5	15.4	$16,402
Fairfield Primary School	Public	PK-K	63 High Street	Fairfield	04937	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 453-4220	112	10	10.8	55.4%	102 (91.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.5%)								(n/a)				$17,826
Winslow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	285 Benton Ave	Winslow	04901	Kennebec County	Winslow Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 872-1967	535	48	11.1	38.9%	477 (89.2%)	2 (0.4%)	17 (3.2%)	3 (0.6%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.8%)	53.8	151^st of 290 public elementary schools	47.9%		48	110^th of 210 public elementary schools	47.6%	41	61.7	58.0	25.4	$22,032
Albert S Hall School	Public	4-5	27 Pleasant St	Waterville	04901	Kennebec County	Waterville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 872-8071	222	20	11.1	63.1%	178 (80.2%)	7 (3.2%)	15 (6.8%)	4 (1.8%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	15 (6.8%)								(n/a)	63.1	51.2	21.3	$19,862
George J Mitchell School	Public	PK, KG-3	58 Drummond Ave	Waterville	04901	Kennebec County	Waterville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 873-0695	572	43	13.1	71.2%	478 (83.6%)	14 (2.4%)	35 (6.1%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.3%)	25.8	240^th of 290 public elementary schools	17.2%		26.1	155^th of 210 public elementary schools	26.2%	85	44.3	48.7		$20,715
Palermo Consolidated School	Public	K-8	501 Route 3	Palermo	04354	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 12	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 993-2352	122	14	8.8	45.9%	121 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52.1	156^th of 290 public elementary schools	46.2%		46.9	112^th of 210 public elementary schools	46.7%	44	68.2	47.1	32.3	$20,835

Frequently Asked Questions about Albion Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Albion Elementary School?

Students at Albion Elementary School are 98% White.

What schools do graduates of Albion Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Lawrence Junior High School
High : Lawrence High School

What district is Albion Elementary School in?

Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49

Is Albion Elementary School a good school?

Albion Elementary School ranks 77^th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Albion Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 108 students attended Albion Elementary School.

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