Alfred Elementary School

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Alfred Elementary School ranks 118 th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Alfred Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 201 students in grades PK-5 in the town of Alfred, Maine, which is part of the Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57.

Alfred Elementary School consistently performs above the state and district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with 67.71% and 66.67% proficiency respectively in 2022-2023, compared to the district's 64.13% in ELA and 49.45% in Mathematics, and the state's 64.63% in ELA and 48.68% in Mathematics. However, the school's Science proficiency is lower than the district and state averages, at only 15.91% in 2022-2023. The school has a predominantly white student population at 90.55%, which is higher than the nearby Kennebunk Elementary School (84.17%) and Acton Elementary School (94.17%). Alfred Elementary School has also seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 17.9% in 2021-2022 to 12.2% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the nearby schools' rates ranging from 11.8% to 22.7%.

Compared to nearby schools, Alfred Elementary School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 26.87% in 2022-2023, while the nearby schools range from 9.22% to 60.56%. The school's student-teacher ratio of 11.8 in 2022-2023 is slightly higher than the nearby schools, which have ratios ranging from 9.4 to 11.6. Overall, Alfred Elementary School appears to be a strong-performing school, with a focus on academic achievement and a relatively stable student population, though it may benefit from exploring ways to promote greater diversity and address any socioeconomic disparities within its community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

21 Sanford Road
Alfred, ME 04002

(207) 324-3831

District: Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57

SchoolDigger Rank:
118^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,152

Students who attend Alfred Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Massabesic Middle School
High:	Massabesic High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 201

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.5%

Two or more races:

4.0%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Alfred Elementary School ranks better than 59.3% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks 2^nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.99. (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 Racial makeup is: White (90.5%), two or more races (4%), Hispanic (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alfred Elementary School is 11.8, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57! (See more...)

Compare Alfred Elementary School employs 16.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alfred Elementary School is $17,152, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57 93^rd of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Alfred Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Alfred Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2006	43.89	112^th	192	41.7%
2007	48.48	104^th	198	47.5%
2008	60.13	67^th	195	65.6%
2009	63.10	52^nd	209	75.1%
2010	61.51	59^th	193	69.4%
2011	58.26	69^th	186	62.9%
2012	76.48	30^th	258	88.4%
2013	80.50	26^th	261	90.0%
2015	84.32	45^th	284	84.2%
2016	74.88	41^st	255	83.9%
2017	61.66	88^th	256	65.6%
2018	60.29	86^th	254	66.1%
2019	57.17	99^th	258	61.6%
2021	50.67	108^th	228	52.6%
2022	67.33	63^rd	210	70.0%
2023	62.99	118^th	290	59.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Alfred Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	47.59	81^st	153	47.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Alfred Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	82.42	22^nd	153	85.6%

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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 Alfred 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	243	243
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	281	281
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	283	283
1994	267	3	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	-7	266
1995	275	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	276
1996	275	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	276
1997	271	3	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	278
1998	280	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	283
1999	254	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	258
2000	226	0	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	232
2001	249	0	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	254
2002	242	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	245
2003	242	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	245
2004	228	2	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
2005	229	3	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	235
2006	204	6	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	215
2007	220	2	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	227
2008	209	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	212
2009	210	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	212
2010	204	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	208
2011	190	3	1	1	1	0	0	0	196
2012	181	3	1	0	1	0	2	0	188
2013	181	3	0	0	1	0	1	0	186
2014	192	3	0	0	1	0	4	0	200
2015	200	4	0	3	2	0	3	0	212
2016	199	1	0	3	2	0	3	0	208
2017	195	1	1	3	1	0	5	0	206
2018	196	0	1	5	1	0	5	0	208
2019	191	1	1	5	1	0	8	0	207
2020	200	1	1	2	1	1	6	0	212
2021	162	1	1	2	0	1	6	0	173
2022	175	0	1	3	1	1	4	0	185
2023	182	0	2	6	2	1	8	0	201

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 Alfred Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	243	15.0	16.2	n/a
1992	281	16.0	17.5	n/a
1993	283	17.0	16.6	11.7
1994	266	15.7	16.9	23.4
1995	276	14.8	18.6	17.8
1996	276	14.8	18.6	17.8
1997	278	14.7	18.9	16.9
1998	283	16.0	17.7	20.5
1999	258	17.0	15.2	28.7
2000	232	17.0	13.6	30.2
2001	254	15.0	16.9	25.6
2002	245	17.0	14.4	17.6
2003	245	17.0	14.4	17.6
2004	234	16.0	14.6	25.6
2005	235	19.0	12.4	25.1
2006	215	22.0	9.8	22.3
2007	227	19.3	11.8	21.1
2008	212	22.5	9.4	22.6
2009	212	17.0	12.3	17.9
2010	208	16.6	12.5	27.9
2011	196	13.3	14.7	29.1
2012	188	14.2	13.2	5.9
2013	186	17.0	10.9	31.2
2014	200	17.4	11.4	31.5
2015	212	18.0	11.7	38.2
2016	208	14.0	14.8	37.5
2017	206	14.2	14.5	38.3
2018	208	13.2	15.7	34.6
2019	207	16.2	12.7	37.2
2020	212	17.3	12.2	28.8
2021	173	15.0	11.5	22
2022	185	17.0	10.8	24.3
2023	201	16.9	11.8	26.9

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 Alfred Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	243	15.0	16.2	n/a
1992	281	16.0	17.5	n/a
1993	283	17.0	16.6	11.7
1994	266	15.7	16.9	23.4
1995	276	14.8	18.6	17.8
1996	276	14.8	18.6	17.8
1997	278	14.7	18.9	16.9
1998	283	16.0	17.7	20.5
1999	258	17.0	15.2	28.7
2000	232	17.0	13.6	30.2
2001	254	15.0	16.9	25.6
2002	245	17.0	14.4	17.6
2003	245	17.0	14.4	17.6
2004	234	16.0	14.6	25.6
2005	235	19.0	12.4	25.1
2006	215	22.0	9.8	22.3
2007	227	19.3	11.8	21.1
2008	212	22.5	9.4	22.6
2009	212	17.0	12.3	17.9
2010	208	16.6	12.5	27.9
2011	196	13.3	14.7	29.1
2012	188	14.2	13.2	5.9
2013	186	17.0	10.9	31.2
2014	200	17.4	11.4	31.5
2015	212	18.0	11.7	38.2
2016	208	14.0	14.8	37.5
2017	206	14.2	14.5	38.3
2018	208	13.2	15.7	34.6
2019	207	16.2	12.7	37.2
2020	212	17.3	12.2	28.8
2021	173	15.0	11.5	22
2022	185	17.0	10.8	24.3
2023	201	16.9	11.8	26.9

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 Alfred Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$12,922
2019	$13,250
2020	$14,340
2021	$18,487
2022	$17,413
2023	$17,152

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alfred Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 99^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 118^th of 290 Elementary schools	2.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Alfred Elementary School)	58.4	88.5	30.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57)	53.8	86.1	32.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Alfred Elementary School)	39.5	85.1	45.6%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57)	36.5	84.4	47.9%
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	207	201	2.9%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	5	6	20%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	191	182	4.7%
Two or More Races	8	8
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.2%	26.9%	10.3%

Schools Near Alfred 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
Alfred Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	21 Sanford Road	Alfred	04002	York County	Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57	No	No	No	No	(207) 324-3831	201	17	11.8	26.9%	182 (90.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	2 (1.0%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (4.0%)	63	118^th of 290 public elementary schools	59.3%		67.3	63^rd of 210 public elementary schools	70.0%	55	67.7	66.7	15.9	$17,152
Carl J Lamb School	Public	PK, KG-4	233 Shaws Ridge Road	Springvale	04083	York County	Sanford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 324-8481	425	41	10.2	48.2%	369 (86.8%)	7 (1.6%)	25 (5.9%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	18 (4.2%)	42.5	188^th of 290 public elementary schools	35.2%		18.4	174^th of 210 public elementary schools	17.1%	14	56.7	52.7		$19,115
Sanford Pride Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	708 Main Street	Sanford	04073	York County	Sanford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 324-8454	360	35	10.3	60.6%	303 (84.2%)	12 (3.3%)	20 (5.6%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.3%)	53.5	153^rd of 290 public elementary schools	47.2%		36.1	137^th of 210 public elementary schools	34.8%	16	61.5	55.1		$18,432
Margaret Chase Smith	Public	PK, KG-4	248 Twombley Rd	Sanford	04073	York County	Sanford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 324-7586	425	38	11.2	44.7%	372 (87.5%)	8 (1.9%)	15 (3.5%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (5.2%)	37.1	205^th of 290 public elementary schools	29.3%		69.1	58^th of 210 public elementary schools	72.4%	147	50.3	54.3		$16,591
Lyman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	39 Schoolhouse Road	Lyman	04002	York County	Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 499-7228	242	22	11.1	25.2%	218 (90.1%)	2 (0.8%)	11 (4.5%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	72.8	79^th of 290 public elementary schools	72.8%		83.6	24^th of 210 public elementary schools	88.6%	55	73.7	65.7	15.2	$17,600
Shapleigh Memorial School	Public	PK, KG-5	467 Shapleigh Corner Road	Shapleigh	04076	York County	Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 636-1751	147	13	11.6	28.6%	138 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.1%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	51.7	158^th of 290 public elementary schools	45.5%					(n/a)	62.1	53.0		$15,987
Waterboro Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	340 Sokokis Trail	East Waterboro	04030	York County	Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 247-6126	506	45	11.1	28.1%	471 (93.1%)	5 (1.0%)	9 (1.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.6%)	57.3	137^th of 290 public elementary schools	52.8%		52.8	93^rd of 210 public elementary schools	55.7%	44	66.2	54.9	29.9	$15,529
Dayton Consolidated School	Public	PK, KG-5	21 Clarks Mills Road	Dayton	04005	York County	Dayton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 499-2283	120	13	9.4	20.0%	113 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	59.6	129^th of 290 public elementary schools	55.5%					(n/a)	63.6	57.1		$25,141
Kennebunk Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	177 Alewive Road	Kennebunk	04043	York County	Regional School Unit 21	No	No	No	No	(207) 985-4402	358	33	11.0	9.2%	325 (90.8%)	4 (1.1%)	18 (5.0%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)								(n/a)				$24,228
Acton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	700 Milton Mills Road	Acton	04001	York County	Acton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 636-2100	246	22	11.1	28.5%	229 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.1%)	61.1	122^nd of 290 public elementary schools	57.9%		72.7	52^nd of 210 public elementary schools	75.2%	70	72.6	48.6	36.0	$22,025

Frequently Asked Questions about Alfred Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Alfred Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Massabesic Middle School
High : Massabesic High School

What is the racial makeup of Alfred Elementary School?

Students at Alfred Elementary School are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What district is Alfred Elementary School in?

Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57

How many students attend Alfred Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 201 students attended Alfred Elementary School.

Is Alfred Elementary School a good school?

Alfred Elementary School ranks 118^th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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