Enrollment
203
Elementary
DISTRICT 224 · STATE 229
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RSU 22·NCES 231481500385
Earl C McGraw School
20 Main Road North, Hampden, ME 04444 · (207) 862-3830 · Penobscot County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY23-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL203 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
10.8:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.9:1 · STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
29%
58 students
DISTRICT 31% · 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 | 48 | 24% |
| Kindergarten | 81 | 40% |
| Grade 1 | 74 | 36% |
Student demographics
19%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 16% · 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 22. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Earl C McGraw School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl C McGraw School this school | 203 | 28.6% | N/A |
| North Berwick Elementary School North Berwick | 258 | 26.0% | N/A |
| Bristol Consolidated School Pemaquid | 189 | 29.6% | N/A |
| Helen Thompson School West Gardiner | 245 | 33.1% | N/A |
| Acadia Academy School Lewiston | 250 | 32.0% | N/A |
| Dedham School Dedham | 167 | 24.0% | 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 Earl C McGraw School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Maine | In Penobscot County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 203 | #178 of 360 | #20 of 37 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.8:1 | #63 of 181 | #8 of 20 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 19.3% | #90 of 181 | #8 of 20 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 28.6% | #238 of 280 | #29 of 31 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -41.8% | #5 of 134 | #1 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
203
-91 (-31%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
10.8:1
was 12.8:1
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 | 203 | 18.8 | 10.8:1 | 29% (58) |
| 2023-24 | 286 | 21.6 | 13.2:1 | 21% (61) |
| 2022-23 | 293 | 19.6 | 14.9:1 | 21% (62) |
| 2020-21 | 294 | 23 | 12.8:1 | 20% (60) |
| 2017-18 | 349 | 24.1 | 14.5:1 | 21% (72) |
| 2015-16 | 334 | 21 | 15.9:1 | 23% (78) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Earl C McGraw School.
Since 2017-18: students down 42% (349 to 203); teachers down 22% (24.1 to 18.8).
About Earl C McGraw School
Earl C McGraw School is an elementary school with a street address in Hampden, Maine. The school has 203 students in 2024-25 across pre-K through 1.
Besides Earl C McGraw School, RSU 22 runs 6 other schools. The district enrolls 2,169 students.
Earl C McGraw School is 90% White by enrollment. Other reported shares: 5% multiracial and 3% Black. That is in line with Penobscot County, where about 92% of residents are White. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 19%.
Classroom staffing at Earl C McGraw School totals 18.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. The 10.5:1 average for elementary schools in Maine is close to this figure. Federal data show 29% of students (58) are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. It compares with 48% for public schools in Penobscot County.
For the population of Penobscot County, median household income comes to about $66,356, roughly 30% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. Penobscot County counts 69 public schools with about 18,646 students.
Earl C McGraw School's closest public school neighbor is George B Weatherbee School, less than a tenth of a mile away. The five-mile area around Earl C McGraw School holds at least 8 other public schools.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Suburb: Small, meaning it is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population under 100,000.
Enrollment decreased by 31% across 4 years, from 294 in 2020-21 to 203 in 2024-25. The school's ratio dropped from 12.8:1 to 10.8:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
Earl C McGraw School has a community page on allk12 for topics such as athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Penobscot County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
154,710
Census ACS
Median income
$66,356
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
69
18,646 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in RSU 22
- Hampden AcademyHigh · 767 students
- George B Weatherbee SchoolElementary · 381 students
- Reeds Brook Middle SchoolMiddle · 304 students
- Leroy H Smith SchoolElementary · 260 students
- Samuel L Wagner Middle SchoolMiddle · 203 students
- Newburgh Elementary SchoolElementary · 51 students
Other schools in Hampden
- Hampden AcademyHigh · 767 students
- George B Weatherbee SchoolElementary · 381 students
- Reeds Brook Middle SchoolMiddle · 304 students
Nearby schools
- George B Weatherbee School0.1 mi · 381
- Reeds Brook Middle School0.2 mi · 304
- Hampden Academy0.2 mi · 767
- Center Drive School1.6 mi · 346
- Brewer Community School4.3 mi · 800
- Vine Street School4.7 mi · 190
Frequently asked questions
About Earl C McGraw SchoolHow many students attend Earl C McGraw School?
Earl C McGraw School enrolls approximately 203 students in grades PK-01.
Is Earl C McGraw School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Earl C McGraw School is an elementary school covering grades PK-01.
How many students per teacher at Earl C McGraw School?
Approximately 10.8:1 students per teacher at Earl C McGraw School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Earl C McGraw School?
At Earl C McGraw School, the student body is approximately 90% White, 1% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is Earl C McGraw School public or private?
Earl C McGraw School is a public K-12 school, overseen by RSU 22.
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