Enrollment
45
Elementary
STATE 229
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CASWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 230411000118
Dawn F Barnes Elementary Sch
1025 Van Buren Road, Caswell, ME 04750 · (207) 325-4611 · Aroostook County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL45 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
16.1:1
3 FTE teachers
STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
87%
39 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 | 1 | 2% |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 9% |
| Grade 1 | 3 | 7% |
| Grade 2 | 3 | 7% |
| Grade 3 | 7 | 16% |
| Grade 4 | 6 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 8 | 18% |
| Grade 6 | 4 | 9% |
| Grade 7 | 3 | 7% |
| Grade 8 | 6 | 13% |
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
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Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Maine | In Aroostook County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 45 | #332 of 360 | #18 of 19 |
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4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
45
-3 (-6%) vs 2020
+29% since 1990-91, when it was 35
Student : Teacher
16.1:1
was 12.0:1
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 | 45 | 2.8 | 16.1:1 | 87% (39) |
| 2023-24 | 38 | 4.1 | 9.3:1 | 87% (33) |
| 2022-23 | 44 | 4.1 | 10.7:1 | 98% (43) |
| 2020-21 | 48 | 4 | 12.0:1 | 79% (38) |
| 2017-18 | 41 | 3.8 | 10.8:1 | 100% (41) |
| 2015-16 | 34 | 3 | 11.3:1 | 82% (28) |
| 2010-11 | 42 | 6 | 7.0:1 | 79% (33) |
| 2000-01 | 40 | 5 | 8.0:1 | 83% (33) |
| 1990-91 | 35 | 3 | 11.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Dawn F Barnes Elementary Sch.
Since 2017-18: students up 10% (41 to 45); teachers down 26% (3.8 to 2.8).
About Dawn F Barnes Elementary Sch
As a small elementary school, Dawn F Barnes Elementary Sch serves students in Caswell, Maine. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 45 students in pre-K through 8. The average for elementary schools in Maine is about 229 students, so this school is 80% smaller than average.
Dawn F Barnes Elementary Sch belongs to Caswell Public Schools.
Dawn F Barnes Elementary Sch enrolls a student body that is 93% White. The rest of enrollment is 4% multiracial and 2% Native American. The White share in Aroostook County as a whole is similar, at about 93%.
The school's student-to-teacher ratio is about 16.1:1, with 2.8 full-time-equivalent teachers. Among elementary schools in Maine, the typical ratio is 10.5:1. Lunch subsidy eligibility at Dawn F Barnes Elementary Sch is 87%. The rate at public schools in Aroostook County averages 57%, lower than here.
Census Bureau estimates for Aroostook County show that median household income is about $56,700, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 23%, and about 9% of people live in poverty. A total of 42 public schools operate in Aroostook County, serving about 8,529 students.
ME Sch of Science & Mathematics is located about 5.0 miles from Dawn F Barnes Elementary Sch. Other public schools within ten miles: 2.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Remote, meaning it is in rural territory far from an urban area.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 45 was 6% lower than in 2020-21, when it was 48. Students per teacher rose from 12.0 in 2020-21 to 16.1 in 2024-25.
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Aroostook County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
67,058
Census ACS
Median income
$56,700
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
42
8,529 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- ME Sch of Science & Mathematics5.0 mi · 96
- Limestone Community School5.0 mi · 138
- Connor Consolidated School10.2 mi · 26
- Caribou Community School11.9 mi · 752
- Caribou High School12.9 mi · 436
- Van Buren Elementary School13.8 mi · 204
Frequently asked questions
About Dawn F Barnes Elementary SchWhat is the total enrollment at Dawn F Barnes Elementary Sch?
Dawn F Barnes Elementary Sch enrolls approximately 45 students in grades PK-08.
Is Dawn F Barnes Elementary Sch an elementary, middle, or high school?
Dawn F Barnes Elementary Sch is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
How many students per teacher at Dawn F Barnes Elementary Sch?
Approximately 16.1:1 students per teacher at Dawn F Barnes Elementary Sch.
What is the student diversity at Dawn F Barnes Elementary Sch?
Student demographics at Dawn F Barnes Elementary Sch are roughly 93% White, 4% Two or more.
What district is Dawn F Barnes Elementary Sch in?
Dawn F Barnes Elementary Sch is part of Caswell Public Schools.
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