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:
280th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,462 Help


Students who attend Rumford Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  261

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.7%
Hispanic:
7.3%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72% Help


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Performance Trends
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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...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.76. (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 Racial makeup is: White (87.7%), Hispanic (7.3%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rumford Elementary is 10.5. 1 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 10 District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Rumford Elementary employs 24.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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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 160th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2012 26.25 230th 258 10.9%
2013 33.30 208th 261 20.3%
2015 14.26 272nd 284 4.2%
2016 32.14 197th 255 22.7%
2017 30.00 201st 256 21.5%
2018 16.12 239th 254 5.9%
2019 19.29 231st 258 10.5%
2021 0.76 219th 228 3.9%
2022 35.80 139th 210 33.8%
2023 10.76 280th 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 65th 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 133rd 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 131st 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.

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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 Not Specified Total
2010 272 7 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2011 256 6 0 5 0 0 1 0 268
2012 267 8 1 6 0 0 1 0 283
2013 277 12 1 7 1 0 1 0 299
2014 287 10 2 12 1 0 1 0 313
2015 271 8 0 9 0 1 1 0 290
2016 250 8 0 6 0 1 1 0 266
2017 256 8 0 7 1 0 0 0 272
2018 269 7 1 13 0 0 0 0 290
2019 263 6 1 21 3 0 10 0 304
2020 216 4 1 16 1 0 5 0 243
2021 209 4 1 18 2 0 8 0 242
2022 229 2 1 22 3 1 11 0 269
2023 229 1 1 19 4 0 7 0 261

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

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

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 Rumford Elementary

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YearTotal 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 231st of 258 Elementary schoolsRanks 280th 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)41.681.1
 39.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 10)44.778.1
 33.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students304261
 14.1%
African American61
 83.3%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian11
Hispanic2119
 9.5%
Pacific Islander00
White263229
 12.9%
Two or More Races107
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.5%72%
 16.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Rumford Elementary

Students at Rumford Elementary are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 261 students attended Rumford Elementary.

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

Students who attend Rumford Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mountain Valley Middle School
High : Mountain Valley 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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