Enrollment
213
Elementary
DISTRICT 255 · STATE 229
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RSU 10·NCES 231479500302
Rumford Elementary
121 Lincoln Avenue, Rumford, ME 04276 · (207) 364-8155 · Oxford County
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL213 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
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
10.3:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.3:1 · STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
80%
170 students
DISTRICT 71% · 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 | 11 | 5% |
| Kindergarten | 35 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 30 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 41 | 19% |
| Grade 3 | 54 | 25% |
| Grade 4 | 42 | 20% |
This year's kindergarten class (35) is 17% smaller than its 4th grade class (42).
Student demographics
28%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 17% · 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 10. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Rumford Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumford Elementary this school | 213 | 79.8% | N/A |
| North Elementary School Skowhegan | 118 | 72.9% | N/A |
| Meroby Elementary School Mexico | 256 | 79.3% | N/A |
| Carrabec Community School North Anson | 225 | 74.2% | N/A |
| Sherwood Heights Elementary Sch Auburn | 291 | 75.6% | N/A |
| Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan Skowhegan | 180 | 75.6% | 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 Rumford Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Maine | In Oxford County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 213 | #169 of 360 | #10 of 19 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.3:1 | #42 of 181 | #1 of 10 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 27.8% | #57 of 181 | #1 of 10 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 79.8% | #5 of 280 | #1 of 13 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -26.6% | #18 of 134 | #1 of 8 |
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
213
-29 (-12%) vs 2020
-21% since 2010-11, when it was 268
Student : Teacher
10.3:1
was 10.5:1
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 | 213 | 20.7 | 10.3:1 | 80% (170) |
| 2023-24 | 241 | 24 | 10.0:1 | 81% (196) |
| 2022-23 | 261 | 24.7 | 10.6:1 | 72% (188) |
| 2020-21 | 242 | 23 | 10.5:1 | 73% (177) |
| 2017-18 | 290 | 28.9 | 10.0:1 | 81% (235) |
| 2015-16 | 266 | 26 | 10.2:1 | 84% (223) |
| 2010-11 | 268 | 28 | 9.6:1 | 47% (125) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Rumford Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 27% (290 to 213); teachers down 28% (28.9 to 20.7).
About Rumford Elementary
Rumford Elementary, a medium-sized elementary school, is located in Rumford, Maine. Enrollment is 213 students in 2024-25, and the school serves pre-K through 4.
RSU 10 operates 6 schools. Combined enrollment is 1,739 students.
White students are the large majority at Rumford Elementary, with 85% of enrollment. The next largest groups are 8% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, and 2% Black. In Oxford County overall, about 93% of residents are White. Rumford Elementary has a diversity index of 28%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Dividing enrollment by its 20.7 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 10.3:1. Across elementary schools in Maine, the average ratio is about 10.5:1. Rumford Elementary reports 80% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Across public schools in Oxford County, the average is 61%.
Oxford County has these Census figures: median household income is about $60,173, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 24%, and roughly 9% of residents are in poverty. Rumford Elementary is among the 33 public schools in Oxford County.
The shortest distance from Rumford Elementary to another public school is about 0.9 miles, to Mountain Valley High School. A five-mile radius around the school includes 4 other public schools.
Federal data place Rumford Elementary in the Town: Distant locale, which means it is in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
Federal counts put enrollment at 242 in 2020-21 and 213 in 2024-25, a 12% decrease.
Discussions about Rumford Elementary may include school safety, transportation, and start times. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Oxford County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
59,255
Census ACS
Median income
$60,173
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
33
7,913 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in RSU 10
- Mountain Valley Middle SchoolMiddle · 376 students
- Mountain Valley High SchoolHigh · 369 students
- Hartford-Sumner Elementary SchoolElementary · 297 students
- Meroby Elementary SchoolElementary · 256 students
- Buckfield Jr-Sr High SchoolHigh · 228 students
- Mountain Valley Community SchoolElementary
Nearby schools
- Mountain Valley High School0.9 mi · 369
- Meroby Elementary School1.1 mi · 256
- Mountain Valley Middle School1.3 mi · 376
- T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School4.9 mi · 180
- Dirigo High School5.0 mi · 216
- Dirigo Elementary School5.2 mi · 324
Frequently asked questions
About Rumford ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Rumford Elementary?
Rumford Elementary enrolls approximately 213 students in grades PK-04.
Is Rumford Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Rumford Elementary is an elementary school covering grades PK-04.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rumford Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Rumford Elementary is approximately 10.3:1 (21 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Rumford Elementary?
At Rumford Elementary, the student body is approximately 85% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Black, 3% Two or more.
Is Rumford Elementary public or private?
Rumford Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by RSU 10.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.