Enrollment
242
Elementary
DISTRICT 239 · STATE 229
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RSU 18·NCES 231477901043
China Primary School
763 Lakeview Drive, China, ME 04926 · (207) 445-1550 · Kennebec County
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL242 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.1:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.7:1 · STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
40%
96 students
DISTRICT 40% · 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 | 12 | 5% |
| Kindergarten | 33 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 43 | 18% |
| Grade 2 | 50 | 21% |
| Grade 3 | 54 | 22% |
| Grade 4 | 50 | 21% |
This year's kindergarten class (33) is 34% smaller than its 4th grade class (50).
Student demographics
12%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 14% · 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 RSU 18. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MEA 2024-25 . % At or Above State ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
69.0%
ME avg 64.1%
Math
66.0%
ME avg 50.6%
What this means: On the MEA, Maine's statewide test, about 69 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 66 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Maine schools, those numbers are about 64 and 51.
Source: MEA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like China Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Primary School this school | 242 | 39.7% | N/A |
| Blue Hill Consolidated School Blue Hill | 256 | 39.5% | N/A |
| Edna Libby Elementary School Standish | 296 | 38.9% | N/A |
| Hanson School Lebanon | 267 | 40.8% | N/A |
| Mapleton Elementary School Mapleton | 228 | 40.4% | N/A |
| Jefferson Village School Jefferson | 215 | 38.1% | 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 China Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Maine | In Kennebec County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 66.0% | #52 of 193 | #2 of 23 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 69.0% | #61 of 199 | #6 of 24 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 242 | #144 of 360 | #16 of 32 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.1:1 | #121 of 181 | #13 of 22 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 11.9% | #156 of 181 | #20 of 22 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 39.7% | #178 of 280 | #20 of 29 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -6.9% | #104 of 134 | #13 of 16 |
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
242
+22 (+10%) vs 2020
-10% since 2010-11, when it was 268
Student : Teacher
12.1:1
was 11.6:1
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 | 242 | 20 | 12.1:1 | 40% (96) |
| 2023-24 | 256 | 21 | 12.2:1 | 30% (78) |
| 2022-23 | 245 | 19.9 | 12.3:1 | 30% (73) |
| 2020-21 | 220 | 19 | 11.6:1 | 32% (70) |
| 2017-18 | 260 | 21.9 | 11.9:1 | 51% (133) |
| 2015-16 | 253 | 21 | 12.1:1 | 51% (130) |
| 2010-11 | 268 | 20 | 13.4:1 | 41% (111) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for China Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 7% (260 to 242); teachers down 9% (21.9 to 20).
About China Primary School
China Primary School is a mid-sized elementary school located in China, Maine. Total enrollment is 242 students, and the grades served are pre-K through 4.
China Primary School reports to RSU 18, which has 8 schools and 2,554 students.
Of every 100 students at China Primary School, about 94 are White. The remaining students are 2% multiracial. Census estimates put Kennebec County at about 92% White, close to the school's figure. A diversity index of 12% means there is a 12% chance two randomly chosen students at China Primary School are from different groups.
China Primary School reports a ratio of 12.1 students per teacher, from 20 full-time-equivalent teachers. Across elementary schools in Maine, the average ratio is 10.5:1. Lunch program data show 40% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
The school's county is Kennebec County. According to Census Bureau estimates, the median household earns about $69,077 a year, roughly 32% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. China Primary School shares Kennebec County with 52 other public schools.
Measured in a straight line, China Middle School is less than a tenth of a mile from China Primary School. Within five miles are 2 other public schools.
The school is in rural territory some distance from an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Distant).
Over the 4 years from 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment rose 10%.
Parents, students, and staff can share information on pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback here. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Kennebec County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
126,808
Census ACS
Median income
$69,077
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
53
15,649 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in RSU 18
- Messalonskee High SchoolHigh · 695 students
- Messalonskee Middle SchoolMiddle · 495 students
- James H Bean SchoolElementary · 300 students
- Belgrade Central SchoolElementary · 236 students
- Williams Elementary SchoolElementary · 222 students
- Ralph M Atwood Primary SchoolElementary · 194 students
Nearby schools
- China Middle School0.0 mi · 170
- Palermo Consolidated School4.6 mi · 111
- Vassalboro Community School6.2 mi · 423
- Albion Elementary School7.6 mi · 126
- Winslow Junior High School8.9 mi · 178
- Winslow High School8.9 mi · 383
Frequently asked questions
About China Primary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at China Primary School?
China Primary School enrolls approximately 242 students in grades PK-04.
What grades does China Primary School serve?
China Primary School serves grades PK-04.
What is the student-teacher ratio at China Primary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at China Primary School is approximately 12.1:1 (20 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at China Primary School?
At China Primary School, the student body is approximately 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees China Primary School?
China Primary School is overseen by RSU 18 in Kennebec County.
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