Enrollment
214
Elementary
DISTRICT 325 · STATE 229
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SCARBOROUGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 231053000319
Blue Point School
174 Pine Point Road, Scarborough, ME 04074 · (207) 730-5300 · Cumberland County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY22-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL214 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
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
10.2:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.7:1 · STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
19%
41 students
DISTRICT 16% · 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 | 16 | 7% |
| Kindergarten | 64 | 30% |
| Grade 1 | 66 | 31% |
| Grade 2 | 68 | 32% |
Student demographics
30%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 28% · US 70%
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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Scarborough Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Blue Point School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Point School this school | 214 | 19.2% | N/A |
| Mildred L Day School Arundel | 224 | 23.2% | N/A |
| Mast Landing School Freeport | 266 | 25.2% | N/A |
| Sea Road School Kennebunk | 308 | 15.3% | N/A |
| Raymond Elementary School Raymond | 275 | 26.2% | N/A |
| William H Rowe School Yarmouth | 246 | 13.0% | N/A |
Matched among Maine elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Blue Point School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Maine | In Cumberland County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 214 | #166 of 360 | #34 of 54 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.2:1 | #35 of 181 | #6 of 36 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 30.0% | #48 of 181 | #19 of 36 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 19.2% | #262 of 280 | #38 of 48 |
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
214
+18 (+9%) vs 2020
-10% since 1990-91, when it was 238
Student : Teacher
10.2:1
was 11.5:1
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 | 214 | 21 | 10.2:1 | 19% (41) |
| 2023-24 | 205 | 19 | 10.8:1 | 10% (21) |
| 2022-23 | 213 | 18 | 11.8:1 | 9% (19) |
| 2020-21 | 196 | 17 | 11.5:1 | 10% (19) |
| 2017-18 | 172 | 15.2 | 11.3:1 | 9% (15) |
| 2015-16 | 190 | 17 | 11.2:1 | 12% (22) |
| 2010-11 | 246 | 18 | 13.7:1 | 8% (20) |
| 2000-01 | 292 | 14 | 20.9:1 | 5% (15) |
| 1990-91 | 238 | 10 | 23.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Blue Point School.
Since 2017-18: students up 24% (172 to 214); teachers up 38% (15.2 to 21).
About Blue Point School
Blue Point School is a medium-sized elementary school in Scarborough, Maine. It educates 214 students in pre-K through 2.
Besides Blue Point School, Scarborough Public Schools runs 5 other schools. The district enrolls 2,865 students.
The large majority of students at Blue Point School, 83%, are White. The remaining shares are 7% Hispanic, 4% Black, and 4% multiracial. County-wide, about 86% of residents are White. The chance that two students picked at random at Blue Point School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 30%.
Federal staffing data show 21 full-time-equivalent teachers at Blue Point School and a ratio of 10.2:1. Elementary schools in Maine average about 10.5:1, a similar figure. The count of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch equals 19% of enrollment. The rate at public schools in Cumberland County averages 34%, higher than here.
Census estimates describe Cumberland County this way: median household income is about $95,677, about 53% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 4% of residents are in poverty. Federal data list 99 public schools in Cumberland County, with a combined enrollment of about 38,224.
The closest public school, Scarborough High School, is about 2.7 miles from Blue Point School. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
Federal records code the school's setting as Suburb: Mid-size.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 214 was 9% higher than in 2020-21, when it was 196. Federal data show the ratio falling from 11.5:1 to 10.2:1.
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Cumberland County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
308,827
Census ACS
Median income
$95,677
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
53%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
99
38,224 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Scarborough Public Schools
- Scarborough High SchoolHigh · 903 students
- Wentworth SchoolElementary · 664 students
- Scarborough Middle SchoolMiddle · 663 students
- Eight Corners Elementary SchoolElementary · 241 students
- Pleasant Hill SchoolElementary · 180 students
Other schools in Scarborough
- Scarborough High SchoolHigh · 903 students
- Wentworth SchoolElementary · 664 students
- Scarborough Middle SchoolMiddle · 663 students
- Eight Corners Elementary SchoolElementary · 241 students
- Pleasant Hill SchoolElementary · 180 students
Nearby schools
- Scarborough High School2.7 mi · 903
- Wentworth School2.9 mi · 664
- Scarborough Middle School3.0 mi · 663
- Old Orchard Beach High School3.2 mi · 186
- Loranger Memorial School3.4 mi · 251
- Jameson Elementary School3.5 mi · 177
Frequently asked questions
About Blue Point SchoolHow large is Blue Point School?
Blue Point School enrolls approximately 214 students in grades PK-02.
Is Blue Point School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Blue Point School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many students per teacher at Blue Point School?
Approximately 10.2:1 students per teacher at Blue Point School.
How diverse is Blue Point School?
Blue Point School reports a student body of 83% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Black, 2% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Blue Point School?
Blue Point School is overseen by Scarborough Public Schools in Cumberland County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.