Canaan Elementary School

Summary:

Canaan Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 186 students in grades PK-6 in the town of Canaan, Maine, which is part of the Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency, with 74.49% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 60.2% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 60.04% and 48.65% for the district, respectively.

Canaan Elementary School also ranks highly for its performance with specific student subgroups, placing 23rd out of 90 Maine elementary schools for female students, 21st out of 90 for male students, and 9th out of 64 for students of low socioeconomic status. However, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, from 17.3% in 2020-2021 to 25.8% in 2022-2023, which is still better than some nearby schools like North Elementary School, which had a 51.1% chronic absenteeism rate in 2022-2023. Additionally, Canaan Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 74.73% in the 2022-2023 school year, suggesting the school may be facing socioeconomic challenges.

When compared to other nearby schools in the same district and surrounding districts, Canaan Elementary School generally outperforms its peers in academic proficiency and student subgroup performance. However, some nearby schools, such as Bloomfield Elementary and Margaret Chase Smith School, have higher chronic absenteeism rates, which could be an area of concern. Overall, Canaan Elementary School appears to be a strong-performing school within its district and the state of Maine, with a focus on academic achievement and support for diverse student populations, but may need to address the rising chronic absenteeism rates and continue to support students from low-income families to ensure continued success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 178 Main Street
       Canaan, ME  04924


(207) 474-3901

District: Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54

SchoolDigger Rank:
80th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,384 Help


Students who attend Canaan Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Skowhegan Area Middle School
High:    Skowhegan Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.7 Help
Number of students:  186

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.6%
Two or more races:
4.3%
Asian:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Canaan Elementary School ranks better than 72.4% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.7. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.6%), two or more races (4.3%), Asian (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Canaan Elementary School is 8.7, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Canaan Elementary School is $24,384, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54!
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54 108th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Canaan Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Canaan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 59.61 62nd 192 67.7%
2007 55.35 80th 198 59.6%
2008 56.97 75th 195 61.5%
2009 47.46 120th 209 42.6%
2010 30.34 156th 193 19.2%
2011 54.47 82nd 186 55.9%
2012 49.75 129th 258 50.0%
2013 68.99 50th 261 80.8%
2015 72.94 85th 284 70.1%
2016 59.70 92nd 255 63.9%
2017 63.00 82nd 256 68.0%
2018 63.02 75th 254 70.5%
2019 84.11 29th 258 88.8%
2021 77.08 32nd 228 86.0%
2022 74.77 47th 210 77.6%
2023 72.70 80th 290 72.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Canaan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.81 9th 64 85.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Canaan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.33 23rd 90 74.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Canaan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.34 21st 90 76.7%
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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.

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Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Canaan 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 209 209
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 211 211
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 225 225
1994 202 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1995 217 1 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 224
1996 217 1 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 224
1997 237 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1998 218 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 220
1999 221 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 223
2000 234 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 237
2001 222 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 223
2002 214 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 216
2003 214 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 216
2004 202 3 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 207
2005 202 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2006 203 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2007 220 1 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 224
2008 223 2 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 229
2009 221 1 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 228
2010 236 1 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 241
2011 279 1 0 3 0 0 5 0 288
2012 263 1 0 2 0 0 2 0 268
2013 235 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 239
2014 226 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 232
2015 230 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 235
2016 208 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 212
2017 217 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 219
2018 232 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 234
2019 222 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 225
2020 189 0 1 2 2 0 1 0 195
2021 194 0 1 4 1 0 1 0 201
2022 196 0 1 3 0 0 3 0 203
2023 176 0 1 1 0 0 8 0 186

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 Canaan Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 209 10.0 20.9 n/a
1992 211 12.0 17.5 n/a
1993 225 13.0 17.3 39.1
1994 205 13.0 15.8 43.4
1995 224 12.6 17.8 40.2
1996 224 12.6 17.8 40.2
1997 239 13.2 18.1 41.8
1998 220 13.0 16.9 40
1999 223 13.0 17.2 49.3
2000 237 14.0 16.9 48.5
2001 223 13.0 17.2 36.8
2002 216 14.6 14.8 48.6
2003 216 14.6 14.8 48.6
2004 207 17.0 12.2 54.6
2005 203 18.0 11.3 61.6
2006 208 18.0 11.6 59.6
2007 224 18.1 12.4 65.2
2008 229 24.4 9.4 66.8
2009 228 18.9 12.1 62.3
2010 241 19.6 12.3 69.3
2011 288 23.5 12.2 66
2012 268 21.5 12.4 n/a
2013 239 21.1 11.3 68.2
2014 232 19.2 12.0 66.8
2015 235 19.0 12.3 74.5
2016 212 20.0 10.6 71.2
2017 219 19.3 11.3 68.9
2018 234 20.0 11.7 67.5
2019 225 20.5 10.9 69.8
2020 195 18.8 10.3 69.2
2021 201 19.0 10.5 70.6
2022 203 22.2 9.1 70.9
2023 186 21.2 8.7 74.7

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 Canaan Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 209 10.0 20.9 n/a
1992 211 12.0 17.5 n/a
1993 225 13.0 17.3 39.1
1994 205 13.0 15.8 43.4
1995 224 12.6 17.8 40.2
1996 224 12.6 17.8 40.2
1997 239 13.2 18.1 41.8
1998 220 13.0 16.9 40
1999 223 13.0 17.2 49.3
2000 237 14.0 16.9 48.5
2001 223 13.0 17.2 36.8
2002 216 14.6 14.8 48.6
2003 216 14.6 14.8 48.6
2004 207 17.0 12.2 54.6
2005 203 18.0 11.3 61.6
2006 208 18.0 11.6 59.6
2007 224 18.1 12.4 65.2
2008 229 24.4 9.4 66.8
2009 228 18.9 12.1 62.3
2010 241 19.6 12.3 69.3
2011 288 23.5 12.2 66
2012 268 21.5 12.4 n/a
2013 239 21.1 11.3 68.2
2014 232 19.2 12.0 66.8
2015 235 19.0 12.3 74.5
2016 212 20.0 10.6 71.2
2017 219 19.3 11.3 68.9
2018 234 20.0 11.7 67.5
2019 225 20.5 10.9 69.8
2020 195 18.8 10.3 69.2
2021 201 19.0 10.5 70.6
2022 203 22.2 9.1 70.9
2023 186 21.2 8.7 74.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Canaan Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,986
2019 $13,926
2020 $16,282
2021 $19,701
2022 $19,473
2023 $24,384

Data source: Maine Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Canaan Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 29th of 258 Elementary schoolsRanks 80th of 290 Elementary schools
 16.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Canaan Elementary School)72.189.3
 17.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54)48.684.8
 36.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Canaan Elementary School)53.287.5
 34.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54)29.680.9
 51.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Maine)35.781.3
 45.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students225186
 17.3%
African American00
American Indian20
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White222176
 20.7%
Two or More Races18
 700%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.8%74.7%
 5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Canaan Elementary School

Students at Canaan Elementary School are 95% White, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 186 students attended Canaan Elementary School.

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

Middle : Skowhegan Area Middle School
High : Skowhegan Area High School

Canaan Elementary School ranks 80th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

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