Enrollment
137
Elementary
DISTRICT 113 · STATE 229
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RSU 37/MSAD 37·NCES 231143000928
Harrington Elementary School
1227 US Highway 1A, Harrington, ME 04643 · (207) 483-6681 · Washington County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL137 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
11.9:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.8:1 · STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
64%
87 students
DISTRICT 64% · 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 | 16 | 12% |
| Kindergarten | 17 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 15 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 13 | 9% |
| Grade 3 | 20 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 20 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 21 | 15% |
| Grade 6 | 15 | 11% |
This year's kindergarten class (17) is 13% larger than its 6th grade class (15).
Student demographics
28%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 32% · 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
Harrington Elementary School→Narraguagus High School
Based on grade levels within RSU 37/MSAD 37. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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MEA 2024-25 . % At or Above State ExpectationsMath
48.5%
ME avg 50.6%
What this means: On the MEA, Maine's statewide test, about 49 of every 100 students at this school do math at grade level. The Maine average is about 51 of 100.
Source: MEA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like Harrington Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrington Elementary School this school | 137 | 63.5% | N/A |
| Madawaska Elementary School Madawaska | 162 | 62.3% | N/A |
| Gladys Weymouth Elem School Morrill | 79 | 63.3% | N/A |
| Clinton Elementary School Clinton | 252 | 52.0% | N/A |
| North Elementary School Skowhegan | 118 | 72.9% | N/A |
| Cherryfield Elementary Cherryfield | 110 | 70.0% | 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 Harrington Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Maine | In Washington County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 48.5% | #145 of 193 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 137 | #242 of 360 | #4 of 25 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 63.5% | #62 of 280 | #6 of 9 |
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
137
+16 (+13%) vs 2020
-27% since 1990-91, when it was 187
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
was 11.0:1
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 | 137 | 11.5 | 11.9:1 | 64% (87) |
| 2023-24 | 129 | 11.4 | 11.3:1 | 55% (71) |
| 2022-23 | 130 | 11.3 | 11.5:1 | 45% (59) |
| 2020-21 | 121 | 11 | 11.0:1 | 52% (63) |
| 2017-18 | 149 | 11.2 | 13.3:1 | 64% (96) |
| 2015-16 | 141 | 11 | 12.8:1 | 57% (80) |
| 2010-11 | 159 | 11 | 14.4:1 | 69% (110) |
| 2000-01 | 107 | 10 | 10.7:1 | 55% (59) |
| 1990-91 | 187 | 13 | 14.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Harrington Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 8% (149 to 137); teachers up 3% (11.2 to 11.5).
About Harrington Elementary School
Harrington Elementary School sits in Harrington, Maine, and is classified as an elementary school. Students in pre-K through 6 make up the school's enrollment of 137 students. Elementary schools in Maine have about 229 students on average; enrollment here is 40% lower.
Harrington Elementary School is part of a district of 4 schools: RSU 37/MSAD 37, with 631 students.
White students account for 84% of the school's enrollment. Other reported shares: 10% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, and 2% Black. A diversity index of 28% means there is a 28% chance two randomly chosen students at Harrington Elementary School are from different groups.
On staff are 11.5 full-time-equivalent teachers; the student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. The average for elementary schools in Maine is 10.5:1, so this school has more students per teacher. About 64% of students at Harrington Elementary School are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That is in line with the 62% average for public schools in Washington County.
In the surrounding county, Washington County, the median household earns about $56,024 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 25%, and roughly 12% of residents are in poverty. Washington County has 36 public schools with about 3,703 students, including Harrington Elementary School.
Narraguagus High School is about 1.9 miles away, making it the nearest public school. There are 5 more public schools inside ten miles.
The federal government classifies Harrington Elementary School's location as Rural: Remote.
The school grew from 121 students in 2020-21 to 137 in 2024-25.
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Washington County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
31,331
Census ACS
Median income
$56,024
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
36
3,703 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in RSU 37/MSAD 37
- Narraguagus High SchoolHigh · 291 students
- Milbridge Elementary SchoolElementary · 114 students
- Daniel W Merritt SchoolElementary · 89 students
Other Harrington Elementary schools
4 other US public schools in 5 states are named Harrington Elementary. Harrington Elementary School is the 4th largest of the 5.
- Harrington ElementaryOxnard, CA · 513 students
- Harrington Elementary SchoolPLANO, TX · 321 students
- Harrington Elementary SchoolALBION, MI · 236 students
- Harrington Elementary SchoolHarrington, WA · 70 students
Nearby schools
- Narraguagus High School1.9 mi · 291
- Daniel W Merritt School5.6 mi · 89
- Milbridge Elementary School6.2 mi · 114
- Cherryfield Elementary6.2 mi · 110
- Ella Lewis Sch9.9 mi · 79
- Jonesport-Beals High School10.1 mi · 59
Frequently asked questions
About Harrington Elementary SchoolHow large is Harrington Elementary School?
Harrington Elementary School enrolls approximately 137 students in grades PK-06.
What age range does Harrington Elementary School serve?
Harrington Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrington Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Harrington Elementary School is approximately 11.9:1 (12 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Harrington Elementary School?
Harrington Elementary School reports a student body of 84% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Black, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Harrington Elementary School?
Harrington Elementary School is overseen by RSU 37/MSAD 37 in Washington County.
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