Enrollment
185
Elementary
DISTRICT 250 · STATE 229
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RSU 19·NCES 231478523182
Etna-Dixmont School
2100 Dixmont Road, Etna, ME 04434 · (207) 992-0735 · Penobscot County
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL185 STUDENTS
B
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 60% of Maine public elementary schools
- BTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Maine public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
10.1:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.0:1 · STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
65%
120 students
DISTRICT 61% · 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 | 19 | 10% |
| Kindergarten | 27 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 31 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 37 | 20% |
| Grade 3 | 39 | 21% |
| Grade 4 | 32 | 17% |
This year's kindergarten class (27) is 16% smaller than its 4th grade class (32).
Student demographics
14%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 19. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MEA 2024-25 . % At or Above State ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
62.3%
ME avg 64.1%
Math
58.0%
ME avg 50.6%
What this means: On the MEA, Maine's statewide test, about 62 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 58 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 Etna-Dixmont School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etna-Dixmont School this school | 185 | 64.9% | N/A |
| Academy Hill School Wilton | 178 | 64.6% | N/A |
| Granite Street School Millinocket | 209 | 68.9% | N/A |
| Mt View Elementary School Thorndike | 273 | 64.5% | N/A |
| Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls Mechanic Falls | 241 | 61.4% | N/A |
| Vickery School Pittsfield | 239 | 60.3% | 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 Etna-Dixmont School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Maine | In Penobscot County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 58.0% | #98 of 193 | #12 of 22 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 62.3% | #119 of 199 | #12 of 19 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 185 | #196 of 360 | #22 of 37 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 64.9% | #54 of 280 | #6 of 31 |
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
185
+24 (+15%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
10.1:1
was 9.5:1
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 | 185 | 18.3 | 10.1:1 | 65% (120) |
| 2023-24 | 180 | 17.8 | 10.1:1 | 41% (74) |
| 2022-23 | 184 | 18 | 10.2:1 | 45% (82) |
| 2020-21 | 161 | 17 | 9.5:1 | 48% (78) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Etna-Dixmont School.
About Etna-Dixmont School
Etna-Dixmont School is a small elementary school in Etna, Maine, (ZIP code 04434). Its enrollment is 185 students, spread over pre-K through 4.
The 5 schools in RSU 19 enroll 1,883 students altogether, Etna-Dixmont School among them.
A large majority of enrollment at Etna-Dixmont School is White, at 92%. Beyond that, enrollment is 4% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. Among Penobscot County residents, the White share is about 92%. The diversity index for Etna-Dixmont School is 14%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
Etna-Dixmont School reported 18.3 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 10.1:1. The ratio is within a point of the 10.5:1 average for elementary schools in Maine. Roughly 65% of students at Etna-Dixmont School can receive free or reduced-price lunch. The 48% average for public schools in Penobscot County is 17 points lower.
Etna-Dixmont School earns a B on the allk12 Grade, which blends test scores, results against poverty-based expectations, and the three-year trend. It scored higher than 60% of Maine public elementary schools.
In Penobscot County, where the school is located, the median household earns about $66,356 a year, 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in Penobscot County number 69, with about 18,646 students.
Etna-Dixmont School's nearest public school is Carmel Elementary School (about 4.1 miles). The count of other public schools within ten miles is 6.
In the federal locale system, Etna-Dixmont School is coded Rural: Distant, for schools in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Enrollment rose by 15% across 4 years, from 161 in 2020-21 to 185 in 2024-25.
This page is set up for the Etna-Dixmont School community to discuss homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
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 19
- Nokomis Regional High SchoolHigh · 610 students
- Nokomis Regional Middle SchoolMiddle · 524 students
- Sebasticook Valley Elementary SchoolElementary · 333 students
- Somerset Elementary SchoolElementary · 231 students
Nearby schools
- Carmel Elementary School4.1 mi · 158
- Newburgh Elementary School5.9 mi · 51
- Caravel Middle School7.6 mi · 204
- Suzanne M Smith Elementary School9.4 mi · 222
- Monroe Elementary School9.7 mi · 57
- Troy Central School9.8 mi · 42
Frequently asked questions
About Etna-Dixmont SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Etna-Dixmont School?
Etna-Dixmont School enrolls approximately 185 students in grades PK-04.
What grades does Etna-Dixmont School serve?
Etna-Dixmont School serves grades PK-04.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Etna-Dixmont School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Etna-Dixmont School is approximately 10.1:1 (18 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Etna-Dixmont School?
Student demographics at Etna-Dixmont School are roughly 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Etna-Dixmont School?
Etna-Dixmont School is overseen by RSU 19 in Penobscot County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.