Enrollment
225
Elementary
DISTRICT 214 · STATE 229
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RSU 01 - LKRSU·NCES 231477200069
Dike-Newell School
800 High St., Bath, ME 04530 · (207) 443-8285 · Sagadahoc County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL225 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
11.5:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.5:1 · STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
53%
119 students
DISTRICT 44% · 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 | 44 | 20% |
| Kindergarten | 58 | 26% |
| Grade 1 | 54 | 24% |
| Grade 2 | 69 | 31% |
Student demographics
29%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 20% · 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 01 - LKRSU. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Dike-Newell School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dike-Newell School this school | 225 | 52.9% | N/A |
| Captain Albert W. Stevens School Belfast | 232 | 53.0% | N/A |
| Williams Elementary School Oakland | 222 | 52.7% | N/A |
| Calais Elementary School Calais | 250 | 52.8% | N/A |
| Fisher-Mitchell School Bath | 200 | 52.5% | N/A |
| Fort Street School Mars Hill | 176 | 57.4% | 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 Dike-Newell School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Maine | In Sagadahoc County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 225 | #158 of 360 | #3 of 12 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.5:1 | #97 of 181 | #6 of 7 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 28.8% | #53 of 181 | #2 of 7 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 52.9% | #118 of 280 | #1 of 10 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -20.8% | #24 of 134 | #1 of 6 |
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
225
-22 (-9%) vs 2020
-26% since 2010-11, when it was 303
Student : Teacher
11.5:1
was 11.8:1
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 | 225 | 19.6 | 11.5:1 | 53% (119) |
| 2023-24 | 240 | 21.4 | 11.2:1 | 43% (104) |
| 2022-23 | 255 | 21.4 | 11.9:1 | 40% (102) |
| 2020-21 | 247 | 21 | 11.8:1 | 49% (122) |
| 2017-18 | 284 | 22.5 | 12.6:1 | 54% (154) |
| 2015-16 | 297 | 20 | 14.8:1 | 60% (178) |
| 2010-11 | 303 | 22 | 13.8:1 | 49% (149) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Dike-Newell School.
Since 2017-18: students down 21% (284 to 225); teachers down 13% (22.5 to 19.6).
About Dike-Newell School
Dike-Newell School is an elementary school located in Bath, Maine, in Sagadahoc County. The school has 225 students in 2024-25 across pre-K through 2.
RSU 01 - LKRSU runs Dike-Newell School along with 5 other schools, enrolling 1,788 students in total.
The share of students at Dike-Newell School who are White is 84%. Enrollment also includes 6% multiracial, 5% Hispanic, and 4% Black. Among people living in Sagadahoc County, the White share is about 93%. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 29%.
With 19.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, the student-to-teacher ratio is about 11.5:1. Elementary schools in Maine have an average ratio of 10.5:1. Student poverty is often measured by lunch eligibility; at Dike-Newell School, 53% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Public schools in Sagadahoc County average 37%.
Looking at the county, Sagadahoc County, the median household earns about $87,806 a year, 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Counting Dike-Newell School, Sagadahoc County has 21 public schools.
A public school about 0.5 miles away, Fisher-Mitchell School, is the closest to Dike-Newell School. The count of other public schools within five miles is 5.
NCES describes the area around Dike-Newell School as Town: Fringe, meaning in a town close to an urbanized area.
In 2020-21, Dike-Newell School enrolled 247 students. By 2024-25, that number had fallen to 225.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at Dike-Newell School. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Sagadahoc County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
37,285
Census ACS
Median income
$87,806
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
44%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
21
4,971 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in RSU 01 - LKRSU
- Morse High SchoolHigh · 615 students
- Woolwich Central SchoolElementary · 333 students
- Bath Middle SchoolMiddle · 317 students
- Fisher-Mitchell SchoolElementary · 200 students
- Phippsburg Elementary SchoolElementary · 98 students
- Bath Regional Career & TechnicalElementary
Other schools in Bath
- Morse High SchoolHigh · 615 students
- Bath Middle SchoolMiddle · 317 students
- Fisher-Mitchell SchoolElementary · 200 students
- Bath Regional Career & TechnicalElementary
Nearby schools
- Fisher-Mitchell School0.5 mi · 200
- Bath Middle School0.7 mi · 317
- Morse High School0.9 mi · 615
- West Bath School2.1 mi · 101
- Woolwich Central School2.7 mi · 333
- Kate Furbish Elementary School6.7 mi · 616
Frequently asked questions
About Dike-Newell SchoolHow large is Dike-Newell School?
Dike-Newell School enrolls approximately 225 students in grades PK-02.
Is Dike-Newell School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Dike-Newell School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Dike-Newell School have?
Dike-Newell School employs 20 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.5:1.
What is the student diversity at Dike-Newell School?
Student demographics at Dike-Newell School are roughly 84% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Black, 0% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is Dike-Newell School in?
Dike-Newell School is part of RSU 01 - LKRSU.
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