Enrollment
44
Elementary
STATE 229
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ALEXANDER PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 230228000975
Alexander Elementary
1430 Airline Road, Alexander, ME 04694 · (207) 454-2623 · Washington County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL44 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
7.2:1
6 FTE teachers
STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
41%
18 students
STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 2 | 5% |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 4 | 9% |
| Grade 2 | 4 | 9% |
| Grade 3 | 5 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 2 | 5% |
| Grade 5 | 6 | 14% |
| Grade 6 | 4 | 9% |
| Grade 7 | 6 | 14% |
| Grade 8 | 5 | 11% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where Alexander Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Maine | In Washington County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 44 | #333 of 360 | #21 of 25 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
44
+6 (+16%) vs 2020
-56% since 1990-91, when it was 101
Student : Teacher
7.2:1
was 7.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 44 | 6.1 | 7.2:1 | 41% (18) |
| 2023-24 | 41 | 6.1 | 6.7:1 | 39% (16) |
| 2022-23 | 35 | 5.9 | 5.9:1 | 40% (14) |
| 2020-21 | 38 | 5 | 7.6:1 | 32% (12) |
| 2017-18 | 44 | 5.4 | 8.2:1 | 48% (21) |
| 2015-16 | 38 | 4 | 9.5:1 | 55% (21) |
| 2010-11 | 56 | 5 | 11.2:1 | 57% (32) |
| 2000-01 | 74 | 4 | 18.5:1 | 43% (32) |
| 1990-91 | 101 | 7 | 14.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Alexander Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students unchanged (44 to 44); teachers up 13% (5.4 to 6.1).
About Alexander Elementary
Alexander Elementary sits in Alexander, Maine, and is classified as an elementary school. Total enrollment is 44 students, and the grades served are pre-K through 8. By comparison, elementary schools in Maine enroll about 229 students on average.
Alexander Elementary is run by Alexander Public Schools.
Of every 100 students at Alexander Elementary, about 98 are White. Other students are 2% multiracial. That is higher than the 88% White share among all Washington County residents.
There are about 7.2 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher at Alexander Elementary, which has 6.1. The school's 7.2:1 compares with an average of 10.5:1 for elementary schools in Maine. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch stands at 41%. That is lower than the 62% average for public schools in Washington County.
For Washington County, Census Bureau data show the median household earns about $56,024 a year, roughly 25% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 12%. Public schools in Washington County number 36, with about 3,703 students.
A public school about 5.5 miles away, Woodland Elementary School, is the closest to Alexander Elementary. The count of other public schools within ten miles is 3.
NCES describes the area around Alexander Elementary as Rural: Remote, meaning in rural territory far from an urban area.
The 2020-21-to-2024-25 change in enrollment was a 16% rise, from 38 to 44.
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Washington County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
31,331
Census ACS
Median income
$56,024
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
36
3,703 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other Alexander Elementary schools
12 other US public schools in 13 states are named Alexander Elementary. Alexander Elementary is the 13th largest of the 13.
- Alexander Elementary SchoolAlbany, OH · 669 students
- Alexander Elementary SchoolHOUSTON, TX · 609 students
- ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLTAMPA, FL · 579 students
- Alexander ElementaryGreenville, SC · 494 students
- Alexander Elementary SchoolADRIAN, MI · 468 students
Nearby schools
- Woodland Elementary School5.5 mi · 124
- Woodland Jr-Sr High School5.5 mi · 175
- Princeton Elementary School9.4 mi · 113
- Calais Elementary School11.2 mi · 250
- Indian Township School11.2 mi · 91
- Charlotte Elementary School12.3 mi · 13
Frequently asked questions
About Alexander ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Alexander Elementary?
Alexander Elementary enrolls approximately 44 students in grades PK-08.
Is Alexander Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Alexander Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
How many teachers does Alexander Elementary have?
Alexander Elementary employs 6 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.2:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Alexander Elementary?
At Alexander Elementary, the student body is approximately 98% White, 2% Two or more.
What district is Alexander Elementary in?
Alexander Elementary is part of Alexander Public Schools.
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