China Primary School

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

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, ME 04926

(207) 445-1550

District: Regional School Unit 18

SchoolDigger Rank:
139^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,293

Students who attend China Primary School usually attend:

Middle:	China Middle School
High:	Messalonskee High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 256

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.0%

Two or more races:

2.7%

Hispanic:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.5%

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Performance Trends

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...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.95. (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 (93%), two or more races (2.7%), Hispanic (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at China Primary School is 12.1, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 18 District! (See more...)

Compare China Primary School employs 21 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at China Primary School is $17,293, which is the 2^nd 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 51^st 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
2012	17.85	245^th	258	5.0%
2013	64.82	71^st	261	72.8%
2015	29.96	235^th	284	17.3%
2016	7.97	248^th	255	2.7%
2017	33.00	189^th	256	26.2%
2018	45.22	147^th	254	42.1%
2019	19.53	229^th	258	11.2%
2021	74.89	39^th	228	82.9%
2022	69.93	56^th	210	73.3%
2023	56.95	139^th	290	52.1%

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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 China Primary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	265	3	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	270
2011	258	3	2	1	4	0	0	268
2012	260	1	2	5	2	0	0	270
2013	247	2	1	11	2	0	1	264
2014	260	3	1	12	1	0	3	280
2015	248	2	3	11	1	0	2	267
2016	237	0	2	6	1	0	7	253
2017	241	0	1	6	2	0	7	257
2018	244	0	1	4	2	0	9	260
2019	218	0	1	5	1	0	7	232
2020	213	0	1	6	1	0	12	233
2021	205	1	1	7	1	0	5	220
2022	215	2	2	8	1	0	9	237
2023	225	1	1	7	0	0	11	245
2024	238	3	3	5	0	0	7	256

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
2024	256	21.0	12.1	30.5

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
2024	256	21.0	12.1	30.5

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 China Primary School

Year	Total 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 229^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 139^th 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)	43.5	85.7	42.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 18)	57.3	88	30.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (China Primary School)	23.5	89.3	65.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 18)	35.4	86.7	51.4%
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	232	245	5.6%
African American	0	1
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	5	7	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	218	225	3.2%
Two or More Races	7	11	57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.7%	29.8%	15.9%

Schools Near China Primary 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
China Primary School	Public	PK, KG-4	763 Lakeview Drive	China	04926	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 18	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 445-1550	256	21	12.1	30.5%	238 (93.0%)	3 (1.2%)	5 (2.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	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
Palermo Consolidated School	Public	K-8	501 Route 3	Palermo	04354	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 12	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 993-2352	111	14	8.0	40.5%	110 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	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
Vassalboro Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	1116 Webber Pond Road	Vassalboro	04989	Kennebec County	Vassalboro Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 923-3100	404	39	10.3	34.2%	372 (92.1%)	2 (0.5%)	10 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.0%)	33.6	218^th of 290 public elementary schools	24.8%		14.3	181^st of 210 public elementary schools	13.8%	37	59.7	43.7	26.5	$19,627
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	111	10	11.3	54.1%	108 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	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	552	45	12.3	38.2%	480 (87.0%)	6 (1.1%)	21 (3.8%)	4 (0.7%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.3%)	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	238	21	11.4	65.5%	201 (84.5%)	6 (2.5%)	12 (5.0%)	5 (2.1%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.0%)								(n/a)	63.1	51.2	21.3	$19,862
Windsor Elementary School	Public	K-8	366 Ridge Road	Windsor	04363	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 12	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 445-2356	288	25	11.7	38.2%	267 (92.7%)	6 (2.1%)	9 (3.1%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	69	96^th of 290 public elementary schools	66.9%		82.8	26^th of 210 public elementary schools	87.6%	70	68.0	63.3	32.1	$18,928
Somerville Elementary School	Public	PK	665 Patricktown Rd Suite 2	Somerville	04348	Lincoln County	Regional School Unit 12	No	No	No	No	(207) 549-3261	20	2	10.0	30.0%	18 (90.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)								(n/a)				$17,363
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	545	44	12.3	65.9%	430 (78.9%)	12 (2.2%)	49 (9.0%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (8.6%)	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
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	515	41	12.6	49.9%	478 (92.8%)	3 (0.6%)	12 (2.3%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.9%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about China Primary School

Is China Primary School a good school?

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

How many students attend China Primary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 256 students attended China Primary School.

What schools do graduates of China Primary School attend?

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

Middle : China Middle School
High : Messalonskee High School

What district is China Primary School in?

Regional School Unit 18

What is the racial makeup of China Primary School?

Students at China Primary School are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

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