Carrie Ricker School

Summary:

Carrie Ricker School is an elementary school located in Litchfield, Maine, serving grades 3-4 with a student population of 194. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 04 district, which is ranked 166 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Carrie Ricker School faces several key challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 22.6% to 37.7% in recent years, which are significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Sabattus Primary School (27.1%) and Libby-Tozier School (29.1%). The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (50%) and Mathematics (45.81%) in the 2022-2023 school year were also lower than the state averages and the scores of the Regional School Unit 04 district. However, in the previous year, Carrie Ricker School's proficiency rates were higher than the district and state averages.

Carrie Ricker School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.27% to 47.19% in recent years, which is higher than the rates of nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.6 to 12.8, which is lower than the ratios of some nearby schools. While these unique characteristics may be beneficial, Carrie Ricker School generally underperforms compared to many of the nearby schools in the region, such as Greene Central School and Monmouth Memorial School, which have higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism, and lower free/reduced lunch rates.


Detail:

Public 3-4

 573 Richmond Road
       Litchfield, ME  04350


(207) 268-4136

District: Regional School Unit 04

SchoolDigger Rank:
242nd of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,663 Help


Students who attend Carrie Ricker School usually attend:

Middle:    Oak Hill Middle School
High:    Oak Hill High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  194

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.8%
Hispanic:
3.6%
Two or more races:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Carrie Ricker School ranks worse than 83.4% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.45. (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 Carrie Ricker School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Regional School Unit 04 District. Racial makeup is: White (93.8%), Hispanic (3.6%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Regional School Unit 04 District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carrie Ricker School is 9.6, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 04 District! (See more...)
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Compare Carrie Ricker School employs 20.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carrie Ricker School is $20,663, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 04 District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Carrie Ricker School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Regional School Unit 04:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 04 166th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Carrie Ricker School

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Rank History for all students at Carrie Ricker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 30.39 218th 261 16.5%
2015 6.78 281st 284 1.1%
2016 15.39 240th 255 5.9%
2017 19.09 233rd 256 9.0%
2018 16.69 237th 254 6.7%
2019 15.98 238th 258 7.8%
2021 0.60 220th 228 3.5%
2022 10.86 187th 210 11.0%
2023 25.45 242nd 290 16.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carrie Ricker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.14 58th 82 29.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Carrie Ricker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.08 141st 153 7.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Carrie Ricker School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.10 149th 153 2.6%
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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.

Carrie Ricker School Test Scores
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Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Carrie Ricker School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 299 5 0 0 0 0 6 0 310
2012 284 2 0 2 0 0 7 0 295
2013 292 3 0 1 0 0 6 0 302
2014 288 3 0 4 0 0 8 0 303
2015 294 3 1 8 1 0 5 0 312
2016 296 2 1 9 1 0 3 0 312
2017 314 1 2 11 2 0 4 0 334
2018 301 0 1 14 1 0 8 0 325
2019 286 0 2 13 1 0 9 0 311
2020 291 1 1 12 0 0 16 0 321
2021 280 2 1 7 0 0 13 0 303
2022 190 0 0 5 0 0 7 0 202
2023 182 1 0 7 0 0 4 0 194

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 Carrie Ricker School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 310 24.7 12.5 52.3
2012 295 22.6 13.0 6.1
2013 302 24.2 12.4 44
2014 303 24.7 12.2 51.2
2015 312 23.0 13.5 57.1
2016 312 23.0 13.5 61.2
2017 334 23.6 14.1 58.1
2018 325 22.4 14.5 56
2019 311 25.6 12.1 52.4
2020 321 20.6 15.5 54.5
2021 303 23.6 12.8 47.2
2022 202 20.6 9.8 44.1
2023 194 20.2 9.6 42.3

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 Carrie Ricker School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 310 24.7 12.5 52.3
2012 295 22.6 13.0 6.1
2013 302 24.2 12.4 44
2014 303 24.7 12.2 51.2
2015 312 23.0 13.5 57.1
2016 312 23.0 13.5 61.2
2017 334 23.6 14.1 58.1
2018 325 22.4 14.5 56
2019 311 25.6 12.1 52.4
2020 321 20.6 15.5 54.5
2021 303 23.6 12.8 47.2
2022 202 20.6 9.8 44.1
2023 194 20.2 9.6 42.3

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 Carrie Ricker School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $13,438
2019 $14,162
2020 $13,528
2021 $16,469
2022 $18,966
2023 $20,663

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Carrie Ricker School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 238th of 258 Elementary schoolsRanks 242nd of 290 Elementary schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Carrie Ricker School)38.177.2
 39.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 04)44.676.9
 32.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Carrie Ricker School)24.768.8
 44.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 04)20.871.3
 50.4%
   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 Students311194
 37.6%
African American01
American Indian10
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic137
 46.2%
Pacific Islander00
White286182
 36.4%
Two or More Races94
 55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.4%42.3%
 10.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Carrie Ricker School

Students at Carrie Ricker School are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Carrie Ricker School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Oak Hill Middle School
High : Oak Hill High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 194 students attended Carrie Ricker School.

Carrie Ricker School ranks in the bottom 16.6% of Maine elementary schools.


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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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