China Primary School

Summary:

China Primary School is an elementary school located in China Village, Maine, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 245 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 18 district, which is ranked 51 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

China Primary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.84%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 80.18% to 99.18% white students. The school's academic performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking ranging from 39th to 248th out of Maine elementary schools. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (57.69%) and Mathematics (64.56%) were lower than the district and state averages. Additionally, China Primary School has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.2% to 29.7% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the 14.3% rate at the nearby James H Bean School.

While China Primary School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 29.8% to 32.07% over the past three years, this is lower than some nearby schools, such as George J Mitchell School (71.15%). The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.3 to 12.3 over the past three years, which is lower than the ratios at many of the surrounding schools. These factors suggest that China Primary School may be facing challenges in maintaining consistent academic performance and addressing high chronic absenteeism rates, while also serving a relatively more affluent student population compared to some of its neighbors.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 763 Lakeview Drive
       China Village, ME  04926


(207) 445-1550

District: Regional School Unit 18

SchoolDigger Rank:
139th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,293 Help


Students who attend China Primary School usually attend:

Middle:    China Middle School
High:    Messalonskee High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  245

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.8%
Two or more races:
4.5%
Hispanic:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details China Primary School ranks better than 52.1% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 18 District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.95. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.8%), two or more races (4.5%), Hispanic (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at China Primary School is 12.3, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 18 District! (See more...)
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Compare China Primary School employs 19.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at China Primary School is $17,293, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 18 District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

China Primary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Regional School Unit 18:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 18 51st of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for China Primary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 17.85 245th 258 5.0%
2013 64.82 71st 261 72.8%
2015 29.96 235th 284 17.3%
2016 7.97 248th 255 2.7%
2017 33.00 189th 256 26.2%
2018 45.22 147th 254 42.1%
2019 19.53 229th 258 11.2%
2021 74.89 39th 228 82.9%
2022 69.93 56th 210 73.3%
2023 56.95 139th 290 52.1%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for China Primary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 265 3 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 270
2011 258 3 2 1 4 0 0 0 268
2012 260 1 2 5 2 0 0 0 270
2013 247 2 1 11 2 0 1 0 264
2014 260 3 1 12 1 0 3 0 280
2015 248 2 3 11 1 0 2 0 267
2016 237 0 2 6 1 0 7 0 253
2017 241 0 1 6 2 0 7 0 257
2018 244 0 1 4 2 0 9 0 260
2019 218 0 1 5 1 0 7 0 232
2020 213 0 1 6 1 0 12 0 233
2021 205 1 1 7 1 0 5 0 220
2022 215 2 2 8 1 0 9 0 237
2023 225 1 1 7 0 0 11 0 245

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 China Primary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 270 19.9 13.5 46.7
2011 268 20.8 12.8 41.4
2012 270 21.9 12.3 7.4
2013 264 20.1 13.1 53.4
2014 280 22.0 12.7 51.8
2015 267 22.0 12.1 45.3
2016 253 21.0 12.0 51.4
2017 257 20.9 12.2 49
2018 260 21.9 11.8 51.2
2019 232 19.9 11.6 45.7
2020 233 19.4 11.9 46.8
2021 220 19.4 11.3 31.8
2022 237 20.4 11.6 32.1
2023 245 19.9 12.3 29.8

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 China Primary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 270 19.9 13.5 46.7
2011 268 20.8 12.8 41.4
2012 270 21.9 12.3 7.4
2013 264 20.1 13.1 53.4
2014 280 22.0 12.7 51.8
2015 267 22.0 12.1 45.3
2016 253 21.0 12.0 51.4
2017 257 20.9 12.2 49
2018 260 21.9 11.8 51.2
2019 232 19.9 11.6 45.7
2020 233 19.4 11.9 46.8
2021 220 19.4 11.3 31.8
2022 237 20.4 11.6 32.1
2023 245 19.9 12.3 29.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for China Primary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,533
2019 $14,559
2020 $15,195
2021 $17,420
2022 $17,123
2023 $17,293

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

Impact of COVID-19 on China Primary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 229th of 258 Elementary schoolsRanks 139th of 290 Elementary schools
 40.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (China Primary School)43.585.7
 42.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 18)57.388
 30.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (China Primary School)23.589.3
 65.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 18)35.486.7
 51.4%
   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 Students232245
 5.6%
African American01
American Indian10
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic57
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White218225
 3.2%
Two or More Races711
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.7%29.8%
 15.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about China Primary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 245 students attended China Primary School.

Students at China Primary School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

China Primary School ranks 139th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend China Primary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : China Middle School
High : Messalonskee High School


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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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