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Jameson Elementary School

20 Jameson Hill Road, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 · (207) 934-2891 · York County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY22-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL177 STUDENTS
Enrollment
177
Elementary
DISTRICT 205 · STATE 229
Student : Teacher
10.3:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.7:1 · STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
31%
54 students
DISTRICT 36% · 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

GradeStudentsShare
Pre-K4224%
Kindergarten4827%
Grade 13922%
Grade 24827%
Student demographics
32%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 28% · US 70%
White
14582%
DISTRICT 83% · STATE 85% · US 43%
Hispanic
74%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 4% · US 30%
Black
85%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 5% · US 15%
Asian
85%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 1% · US 6%
Two+
95%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 4% · US 5%
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
Male
7744%
Female
10057%

School pathway

Students here typically continue to
Jameson Elementary SchoolLoranger Memorial SchoolOld Orchard Beach High School
Based on grade levels within RSU 23. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.

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Where Jameson Elementary School ranks

Among elementary schools
MeasureThis schoolIn MaineIn York County
Enrollment
ranked largest first
177#206 of 360#32 of 37
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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
177
+11 (+7%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
10.3:1
was 8.7:1
% White
82%
was 89%
% Hispanic
4%
was 1%
% Black
5%
was 4%
% Asian
5%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree or reduced lunch
2024-2517717.110.3:131% (54)
2023-2417821.18.4:138% (67)
2022-2318419.89.3:141% (76)
2017-1816619.28.7:158% (97)
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Jameson Elementary School.

About Jameson Elementary School

Jameson Elementary School is a small elementary school with an address in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. The school's enrollment of 177 students covers pre-K through 2. Statewide, elementary schools in Maine average about 229 students each.

Jameson Elementary School is run by RSU 23, whose 3 schools enroll 614 students.

Jameson Elementary School enrolls a student body that is 82% White. It is also 5% multiracial, 5% Black, 5% Asian, and 4% Hispanic. For comparison, the population of York County is roughly 91% White. By the diversity index, Jameson Elementary School comes in at 32%.

The school reported 17.1 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 10.3:1. Elementary schools in Maine average about 10.5:1, a similar figure. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 31%.

In the county around the school, York County, median household income is about $88,333, 36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Jameson Elementary School is among the 61 public schools in York County.

The closest other public school is Loranger Memorial School, about 0.1 miles away. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.

The federal government classifies Jameson Elementary School's location as Suburb: Mid-size.

Jameson Elementary School saw enrollment rise 7% between 2017-18 and 2024-25. White students made up 89% of enrollment in 2017-18 and 82% in 2024-25. The number of students per teacher rose from 8.7 to 10.3 over 7 years.

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York County at a glance

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Population
216,731
Census ACS
Median income
$88,333
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
61
24,364 students

Quick facts

School name
Jameson Elementary School
District
RSU 23
Address
20 Jameson Hill Road, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064
Phone
(207) 934-2891
County
York County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–02
Total enrollment
177
Teachers (FTE)
17
Student–teacher ratio
10.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
54 (31%)
Locale
22-Suburb: Mid-size
NCES ID
231478400238
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in RSU 23
Other schools in Old Orchard Beach
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Jameson Elementary School
How many students attend Jameson Elementary School?
Jameson Elementary School enrolls approximately 177 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Jameson Elementary School serve?
Jameson Elementary School serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jameson Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Jameson Elementary School is approximately 10.3:1 (17 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Jameson Elementary School?
Jameson Elementary School reports a student body of 82% White, 4% Hispanic, 5% Black, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Jameson Elementary School?
Jameson Elementary School is overseen by RSU 23 in York County.
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