Enrollment
118
Elementary
DISTRICT 207 · STATE 229
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RSU 54/MSAD 54·NCES 231459000753
North Elementary School
33 Jewett Street, Skowhegan, ME 04976 · (207) 474-2907 · Somerset County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL118 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
9.3:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.0:1 · STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
73%
86 students
DISTRICT 70% · 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 | 54 | 46% |
| Kindergarten | 64 | 54% |
Student demographics
19%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 13% · 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 54/MSAD 54. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like North Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Elementary School this school | 118 | 72.9% | N/A |
| Cherryfield Elementary Cherryfield | 110 | 70.0% | N/A |
| New Suncook School Lovell | 97 | 68.0% | N/A |
| Peninsula Sch Prospect Harbor | 65 | 66.2% | N/A |
| Gladys Weymouth Elem School Morrill | 79 | 63.3% | N/A |
| Madawaska Elementary School Madawaska | 162 | 62.3% | 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 North Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Maine | In Somerset County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 118 | #262 of 360 | #11 of 19 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 72.9% | #23 of 280 | #7 of 13 |
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
118
-14 (-11%) vs 2020
-61% since 1990-91, when it was 306
Student : Teacher
9.3:1
was 10.2:1
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 | 118 | 12.7 | 9.3:1 | 73% (86) |
| 2023-24 | 130 | 14.8 | 8.8:1 | 75% (97) |
| 2022-23 | 133 | 14.2 | 9.4:1 | 78% (104) |
| 2020-21 | 132 | 13 | 10.2:1 | 72% (95) |
| 2017-18 | 159 | 8.2 | 19.4:1 | 73% (116) |
| 2015-16 | 169 | 9 | 18.8:1 | 80% (135) |
| 2010-11 | 184 | 15 | 12.3:1 | 68% (126) |
| 2000-01 | 238 | 13 | 18.3:1 | 32% (76) |
| 1990-91 | 306 | 12 | 25.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for North Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 26% (159 to 118); teachers up 55% (8.2 to 12.7).
About North Elementary School
As a low-enrollment elementary school, North Elementary School serves students in Skowhegan, Maine. In all, 118 students attend the school in pre-K through kindergarten. It has 48% fewer students than the average for elementary schools in Maine (about 229).
RSU 54/MSAD 54 serves 2,193 students across 7 schools.
The share of students at North Elementary School who are White is 90%. Other groups make up 7% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 19%.
Classroom staffing at North Elementary School totals 12.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 9.3:1. Compared with the 10.5:1 average for elementary schools in Maine, this school's ratio is lower. Federal data show 73% of students (86) are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
The school's county is Somerset County. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $58,179, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 9% of people live in poverty. There are 34 public schools in the county, enrolling about 6,044, North Elementary School among them.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan, is about 0.5 miles. Around the school, 6 other public schools are within five miles.
Under the NCES locale system, North Elementary School is Town: Remote.
Federal enrollment counts fell from 132 (2020-21) to 118 (2024-25).
This page is set up for the North Elementary School community to discuss homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Somerset County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
50,959
Census ACS
Median income
$58,179
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
34
6,044 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in RSU 54/MSAD 54
- Skowhegan Area High SchoolHigh · 686 students
- Skowhegan Area Middle SchoolMiddle · 473 students
- Mill Stream Elementary SchoolElementary · 309 students
- Bloomfield Elementary SchoolElementary · 267 students
- Margaret Chase Smith Sch - SkowheganElementary · 180 students
- Canaan Elementary SchoolElementary · 160 students
Other schools in Skowhegan
- Skowhegan Area High SchoolHigh · 686 students
- Skowhegan Area Middle SchoolMiddle · 473 students
- Bloomfield Elementary SchoolElementary · 267 students
- Margaret Chase Smith Sch - SkowheganElementary · 180 students
- Overman AcademyHigh · 170 students
- Creative Childrens AcademyElementary · 38 students
Other North Elementary schools
50 other US public schools in 24 states are named North Elementary. North Elementary School is the 51st largest of the 51.
- NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBRENTWOOD, NY · 881 students
- North Elementary SchoolWHITE SETTLEMENT, TX · 800 students
- North Elementary SchoolLEANDER, TX · 737 students
- North ElementaryTracy, CA · 722 students
- North ElementaryPrince George, VA · 720 students
Nearby schools
- Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan0.5 mi · 180
- Overman Academy0.8 mi · 170
- Creative Childrens Academy1.3 mi · 38
- Skowhegan Area Middle School1.7 mi · 473
- Skowhegan Area High School1.8 mi · 686
- Bloomfield Elementary School1.9 mi · 267
Frequently asked questions
About North Elementary SchoolHow large is North Elementary School?
North Elementary School enrolls approximately 118 students in grades PK-KG.
What age range does North Elementary School serve?
North Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade KG.
How many students per teacher at North Elementary School?
Approximately 9.3:1 students per teacher at North Elementary School.
How diverse is North Elementary School?
North Elementary School reports a student body of 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more.
What district is North Elementary School in?
North Elementary School is part of RSU 54/MSAD 54.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.