Clinton Elementary School

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Clinton Elementary School ranks 193 rd of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Clinton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Clinton, Maine, which is part of the Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49. The school has seen a steady decline in student racial diversity, with the percentage of white students increasing from 92.14% in 2020-2021 to 87.75% in 2022-2023.

Clinton Elementary School faces several challenges, including a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 25.8% compared to the state average of 15.8%, and lower-than-average test scores in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, the school's proficiency rate in ELA was 52.94% in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of 64.63%. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 50.2%, which is higher than the state average of 46.8%. When compared to nearby schools, such as Albion Elementary School, Clinton Elementary School has lower test scores and a higher chronic absenteeism rate, despite being in the same district.

The analysis of Clinton Elementary School's data suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's performance, as the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch is coupled with relatively low test scores. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the past several years, from 107 out of 258 Maine elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 193 out of 290 in 2022-2023, indicating that the school is not keeping pace with improvements seen in other schools across the state.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

75 Morrison Ave
Clinton, ME 04927

(207) 426-2181

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

SchoolDigger Rank:
193^rd of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,615

Students who attend Clinton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lawrence Junior High School
High:	Lawrence High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 253

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.7%

Hispanic:

5.9%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clinton Elementary School ranks worse than 66.6% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks 2^nd 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 40.55. (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 (87.7%), Hispanic (5.9%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clinton Elementary School is 11.8, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49! (See more...)

Compare Clinton Elementary School employs 21.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clinton Elementary School is $14,615, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Clinton 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 Clinton Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2006	32.88	144^th	192	25.0%
2007	26.43	167^th	198	15.7%
2008	43.62	114^th	195	41.5%
2009	48.82	111^th	209	46.9%
2010	27.98	163^rd	193	15.5%
2011	49.44	100^th	186	46.2%
2012	31.51	218^th	258	15.5%
2013	31.98	212^th	261	18.8%
2015	40.94	200^th	284	29.6%
2016	34.10	190^th	255	25.5%
2017	36.92	173^rd	256	32.4%
2018	43.68	152^nd	254	40.2%
2019	56.18	107^th	258	58.5%
2022	28.40	152^nd	210	27.6%
2023	40.55	193^rd	290	33.4%

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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 Clinton 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	397	397
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	419	419
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	393	393
1994	350	3	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	358
1995	341	0	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	345
1996	341	0	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	345
1997	334	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
1998	320	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
1999	313	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	316
2000	302	3	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
2001	301	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
2002	292	4	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	303
2003	292	4	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	303
2004	288	4	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	299
2005	291	3	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	297
2006	288	3	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	297
2007	279	1	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	289
2008	267	1	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	274
2009	267	2	1	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	277
2010	272	6	5	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	290
2011	278	4	2	8	0	0	0	0	292
2012	260	4	1	5	0	2	4	0	276
2013	246	3	1	3	0	0	4	0	257
2014	223	2	0	6	1	0	1	0	233
2015	229	1	0	4	0	0	1	0	235
2016	233	1	0	4	0	0	1	0	239
2017	245	4	0	6	0	0	3	0	258
2018	234	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	237
2019	249	0	0	6	1	0	3	0	259
2020	246	0	0	11	1	0	3	0	261
2021	211	0	0	10	0	0	8	0	229
2022	233	1	0	14	1	0	9	0	258
2023	222	2	0	15	3	0	11	0	253

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 Clinton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	397	23.6	16.8	n/a
1992	419	24.5	17.1	n/a
1993	393	24.5	16.0	39.2
1994	358	25.5	14.0	45.8
1995	345	23.6	14.6	46.1
1996	345	23.6	14.6	46.1
1997	334	23.6	14.2	42.8
1998	321	23.6	13.6	43.6
1999	316	25.6	12.3	51.3
2000	308	25.6	12.0	53.2
2001	302	25.0	12.1	48.7
2002	303	27.0	11.2	53.1
2003	303	27.0	11.2	53.1
2004	299	27.0	11.1	55.9
2005	297	25.8	11.5	58.6
2006	297	26.8	11.1	63.6
2007	289	28.9	10.0	53.6
2008	274	40.5	6.8	55.5
2009	277	27.5	10.1	59.9
2010	290	25.5	11.3	63.8
2011	292	27.3	10.6	63
2012	276	27.3	10.1	n/a
2013	257	26.7	9.6	67.7
2014	233	26.0	8.9	68.7
2015	235	26.0	9.0	71.1
2016	239	21.0	11.3	69
2017	258	19.3	13.3	69
2018	237	19.9	11.9	64.6
2019	259	19.9	13.0	68
2020	261	20.3	12.8	68.2
2021	229	21.6	10.6	67.7
2022	258	20.5	12.5	62.4
2023	253	21.3	11.8	50.2

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 Clinton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	397	23.6	16.8	n/a
1992	419	24.5	17.1	n/a
1993	393	24.5	16.0	39.2
1994	358	25.5	14.0	45.8
1995	345	23.6	14.6	46.1
1996	345	23.6	14.6	46.1
1997	334	23.6	14.2	42.8
1998	321	23.6	13.6	43.6
1999	316	25.6	12.3	51.3
2000	308	25.6	12.0	53.2
2001	302	25.0	12.1	48.7
2002	303	27.0	11.2	53.1
2003	303	27.0	11.2	53.1
2004	299	27.0	11.1	55.9
2005	297	25.8	11.5	58.6
2006	297	26.8	11.1	63.6
2007	289	28.9	10.0	53.6
2008	274	40.5	6.8	55.5
2009	277	27.5	10.1	59.9
2010	290	25.5	11.3	63.8
2011	292	27.3	10.6	63
2012	276	27.3	10.1	n/a
2013	257	26.7	9.6	67.7
2014	233	26.0	8.9	68.7
2015	235	26.0	9.0	71.1
2016	239	21.0	11.3	69
2017	258	19.3	13.3	69
2018	237	19.9	11.9	64.6
2019	259	19.9	13.0	68
2020	261	20.3	12.8	68.2
2021	229	21.6	10.6	67.7
2022	258	20.5	12.5	62.4
2023	253	21.3	11.8	50.2

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 Clinton Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$13,490
2019	$14,306
2020	$14,296
2021	$16,965
2022	$15,094
2023	$14,615

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clinton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 107^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 193^rd of 290 Elementary schools	25.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Clinton Elementary School)	54.8	80.7	25.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49)	50.6	80.5	29.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Clinton Elementary School)	41.6	77.4	35.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49)	36.5	78.8	42.3%
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	259	253	2.3%
African American	0	2
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	15	150%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	249	222	10.8%
Two or More Races	3	11	266.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68%	50.2%	17.8%

Schools Near Clinton 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Canaan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	178 Main Street	Canaan	04924	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 474-3901	186	21	8.7	74.7%	176 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.3%)	72.7	80^th of 290 public elementary schools	72.4%		74.8	47^th of 210 public elementary schools	77.6%	33	74.5	60.2	30.6	$24,384
Manson Park School	Public	PK-K	179 Lancey Street	Pittsfield	04967	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 53/Maine School Admin District 53	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 487-2881	96	6	16.0	45.8%	93 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)				$16,904
Vickery School	Public	1-4	170 School Street	Pittsfield	04967	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 53/Maine School Admin District 53	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 487-5575	227	24	9.4	44.1%	217 (95.6%)	2 (0.9%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	42.8	187^th of 290 public elementary schools	35.5%		8.4	190^th of 210 public elementary schools	9.5%	3	55.9	54.1		$19,092

Frequently Asked Questions about Clinton Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Clinton Elementary School?

Students at Clinton Elementary School are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Clinton Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 253 students attended Clinton Elementary School.

Is Clinton Elementary School a good school?

Clinton Elementary School ranks 193^rd of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Clinton Elementary School in?

Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49

What schools do graduates of Clinton Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Lawrence Junior High School
High : Lawrence High School

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