Rumford Elementary

Summary:

Rumford Elementary is a public elementary school located in Rumford, Maine, serving grades PK-4 with a student population of 261. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 10 district, which is ranked 160 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rumford Elementary faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 37.2% to 59.2% over the past two years, which are significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Hartford-Sumner Elementary (30.2%) and Meroby Elementary (32.2%). The school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in the Maine Educational Assessment (MEA), is also lower than the state and district averages, with only 42.42% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 36.36% in Mathematics.

Rumford Elementary has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 72.03% to 73.23%, which is significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools. This high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates. While Rumford Elementary struggles with these challenges, some nearby schools in the same district, such as Hartford-Sumner Elementary, perform better on these metrics, suggesting that factors beyond just district-level policies and resources may be contributing to the challenges faced by Rumford Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

121 Lincoln Avenue
Rumford, ME 04276

(207) 364-8155

District: Regional School Unit 10

SchoolDigger Rank:
280^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,462

Students who attend Rumford Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Mountain Valley Middle School
High:	Mountain Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.0

Number of students: 241

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.8%

Hispanic:

8.7%

Two or more races:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rumford Elementary ranks worse than 96.6% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 10 District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.76. (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 (83.8%), Hispanic (8.7%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Regional School Unit 10 District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rumford Elementary is 10. 1 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 10 District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Rumford Elementary employs 24 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rumford Elementary is $20,462, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 10 District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Regional School Unit 10:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 10 160^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rumford Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rumford Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2012	26.25	230^th	258	10.9%
2013	33.30	208^th	261	20.3%
2015	14.26	272^nd	284	4.2%
2016	32.14	197^th	255	22.7%
2017	30.00	201^st	256	21.5%
2018	16.12	239^th	254	5.9%
2019	19.29	231^st	258	10.5%
2021	0.76	219^th	228	3.9%
2022	35.80	139^th	210	33.8%
2023	10.76	280^th	290	3.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rumford Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	30.13	65^th	82	20.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Rumford Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	26.00	133^rd	153	13.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Rumford Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	24.70	131^st	153	14.4%

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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 Rumford Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	272	7	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	286
2011	256	6	0	5	0	0	1	268
2012	267	8	1	6	0	0	1	283
2013	277	12	1	7	1	0	1	299
2014	287	10	2	12	1	0	1	313
2015	271	8	0	9	0	1	1	290
2016	250	8	0	6	0	1	1	266
2017	256	8	0	7	1	0	0	272
2018	269	7	1	13	0	0	0	290
2019	263	6	1	21	3	0	10	304
2020	216	4	1	16	1	0	5	243
2021	209	4	1	18	2	0	8	242
2022	229	2	1	22	3	1	11	269
2023	229	1	1	19	4	0	7	261
2024	202	1	0	21	3	0	14	241

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 Rumford Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	286	32.1	8.9	58
2011	268	28.6	9.3	46.6
2012	283	28.0	10.1	2.5
2013	299	27.0	11.0	77.3
2014	313	29.1	10.7	77.3
2015	290	29.0	10.0	79
2016	266	27.0	9.8	83.8
2017	272	27.3	9.9	81.6
2018	290	28.9	10.0	81
2019	304	24.5	12.4	88.5
2020	243	21.8	11.1	74.9
2021	242	23.0	10.5	73.1
2022	269	23.4	11.4	73.2
2023	261	24.7	10.5	72
2024	241	24.0	10.0	81.3

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 Rumford Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	286	32.1	8.9	58
2011	268	28.6	9.3	46.6
2012	283	28.0	10.1	2.5
2013	299	27.0	11.0	77.3
2014	313	29.1	10.7	77.3
2015	290	29.0	10.0	79
2016	266	27.0	9.8	83.8
2017	272	27.3	9.9	81.6
2018	290	28.9	10.0	81
2019	304	24.5	12.4	88.5
2020	243	21.8	11.1	74.9
2021	242	23.0	10.5	73.1
2022	269	23.4	11.4	73.2
2023	261	24.7	10.5	72
2024	241	24.0	10.0	81.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rumford Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$14,986
2019	$15,087
2020	$19,402
2021	$20,153
2022	$20,684
2023	$20,462

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rumford Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 231^st of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 280^th of 290 Elementary schools	7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Rumford Elementary)	41.6	81.1	39.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 10)	44.7	78.1	33.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	304	261	14.1%
African American	6	1	83.3%
American Indian	3	4	33.3%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	21	19	9.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	263	229	12.9%
Two or More Races	10	7	30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.5%	72%	16.5%

Schools Near Rumford Elementary

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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
Rumford Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	121 Lincoln Avenue	Rumford	04276	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 10	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 364-8155	241	24	10.0	81.3%	202 (83.8%)	1 (0.4%)	21 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.8%)	10.8	280^th of 290 public elementary schools	3.4%		35.8	139^th of 210 public elementary schools	33.8%	141	42.4	36.4		$20,462
Meroby Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	21 Cross Street	Mexico	04257	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 10	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 364-3714	241	24	9.8	69.3%	219 (90.9%)	5 (2.1%)	11 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	28.1	233^rd of 290 public elementary schools	19.7%					(n/a)	34.5	51.7		$20,285
Dirigo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	117 Auburn Road	Peru	04290	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 56	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 562-4207	355	29	12.3	50.1%	327 (92.1%)	5 (1.4%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.2%)	20.9	256^th of 290 public elementary schools	11.7%		12.7	184^th of 210 public elementary schools	12.4%	72	50.6	44.1	9.6	$18,188
Andover Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	85 Pine St.	Andover	04216	Oxford County	Andover Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 392-4381	26	4	6.5	50.0%	26 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60.5	124^th of 290 public elementary schools	57.2%					(n/a)	66.7			$27,671
Woodstock School	Public	K-5	224 Rumford Avenue	Bryant Pond	04219	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 44/Maine School Admin District 44	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 665-2228	58	5	11.1	46.6%	53 (91.4%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.9%)	84.2	51^st of 290 public elementary schools	82.4%					(n/a)	78.8	60.6		$17,261
Crescent Park School	Public	PK, KG-5	19 Crescent Lane	Bethel	04217	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 44/Maine School Admin District 44	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 824-2839	278	26	10.6	39.6%	270 (97.1%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	71.2	87^th of 290 public elementary schools	70.0%		62.5	76^th of 210 public elementary schools	63.8%	11	73.2	55.5	40.4	$17,800
Hartford-Sumner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	145 Main Street	Sumner	04292	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 10	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 388-2681	289	26	11.2	50.2%	284 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	46.4	178^th of 290 public elementary schools	38.6%		38.6	129^th of 210 public elementary schools	38.6%	49	65.2	47.8	19.4	$19,349
Agnes Gray School	Public	PK, KG-6	170 Main Street	West Paris	04289	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 17/Maine School Admin District 17	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 674-2332	122	11	10.9	59.8%	115 (94.3%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.6%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	30.5	225^th of 290 public elementary schools	22.4%		10.6	188^th of 210 public elementary schools	10.5%	37	59.4	40.0	29.4	$15,287
Gerald D Cushing School	Public	PK, KG-1	21 Cushing Dr	Wilton	04294	Franklin County	Regional School Unit 09	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 645-2442	101	11	9.2	46.5%	95 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)								(n/a)				$20,176
Academy Hill School	Public	2-5	585 Depot St	Wilton	04294	Franklin County	Regional School Unit 09	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 645-4488	182	16	11.6	53.8%	175 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	35.7	212^th of 290 public elementary schools	26.9%		61	79^th of 210 public elementary schools	62.4%	133	55.6	51.6	20.5	$17,914

Frequently Asked Questions about Rumford Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Rumford Elementary?

Students at Rumford Elementary are 84% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What district is Rumford Elementary in?

Regional School Unit 10

Is Rumford Elementary a good school?

Rumford Elementary ranks in the bottom 3.4% of Maine elementary schools.

How many students attend Rumford Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 241 students attended Rumford Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Rumford Elementary attend?

Students who attend Rumford Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mountain Valley Middle School
High : Mountain Valley High School

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