Enrollment
303
Elementary
DISTRICT 210 · STATE 229
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RSU 09·NCES 231480900553
W G Mallett School
116 Middle Street, Farmington, ME 04938 · (207) 778-3529 · Franklin County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL303 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
10.0:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.3:1 · STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
63%
190 students
DISTRICT 58% · 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 | 61 | 20% |
| Kindergarten | 75 | 25% |
| Grade 1 | 81 | 27% |
| Grade 2 | 86 | 28% |
Student demographics
16%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 12% · 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 09. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like W G Mallett School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| W G Mallett School this school | 303 | 62.7% | N/A |
| Lincoln School Augusta | 291 | 62.2% | N/A |
| Sacopee Valley Elementary School Hiram | 364 | 60.4% | N/A |
| Oxford Elementary School Oxford | 307 | 62.2% | N/A |
| Spruce Mountain Primary School Livermore | 335 | 64.2% | N/A |
| Cascade Brook School Farmington | 297 | 59.6% | 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 W G Mallett School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Maine | In Franklin County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 303 | #96 of 360 | #2 of 9 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.0:1 | #29 of 181 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 16.2% | #113 of 181 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 62.7% | #66 of 280 | #4 of 7 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -15.1% | #46 of 134 | N/A |
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
303
+28 (+10%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
10.0:1
was 9.8:1
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 | 303 | 30.2 | 10.0:1 | 63% (190) |
| 2023-24 | 323 | 31.2 | 10.3:1 | 57% (185) |
| 2022-23 | 326 | 30.2 | 10.8:1 | 53% (172) |
| 2020-21 | 275 | 28 | 9.8:1 | 57% (157) |
| 2017-18 | 357 | 29.6 | 12.1:1 | 53% (188) |
| 2015-16 | 349 | 29 | 12.0:1 | 50% (175) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for W G Mallett School.
Since 2017-18: students down 15% (357 to 303); teachers up 2% (29.6 to 30.2).
About W G Mallett School
W G Mallett School is a medium-sized elementary school serving families in Farmington, Maine. The school enrolls 303 students, from pre-K through 2. Average enrollment for elementary schools in Maine is about 229, so this school runs 32% bigger than that.
W G Mallett School is in RSU 09, a district with 2,276 students across 7 schools.
The student body at W G Mallett School is 91% White. Other reported shares: 4% multiracial and 2% Black. That is close to the 93% White share among all Franklin County residents. Pick two students at random and there is a 16% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Federal data list 30.2 full-time-equivalent teachers at W G Mallett School in 2024-25, for a ratio of 10.0:1. That matches the 10.5:1 average for elementary schools in Maine fairly closely. The school's rate of free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 63%.
Census estimates describe Franklin County this way: the median household income is $58,675, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 32%, and about 6% of people live in poverty. Besides W G Mallett School, Franklin County has 16 other public schools.
The closest other public school is Mt Blue Middle School, about 0.8 miles away. Within five miles are 3 other public schools.
The school's locale code, Rural: Remote, means it is in rural territory far from an urban area.
Over 4 years, W G Mallett School's enrollment climbed 10%, to 303.
Conversations here can range across enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Franklin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
30,413
Census ACS
Median income
$58,675
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
17
4,162 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in RSU 09
- Mt Blue High SchoolHigh · 720 students
- Mt Blue Middle SchoolMiddle · 508 students
- Cascade Brook SchoolElementary · 297 students
- Academy Hill SchoolElementary · 178 students
- Cape Cod Hill Elem SchoolElementary · 169 students
- Gerald D Cushing SchoolElementary · 101 students
Other schools in Farmington
- Mt Blue High SchoolHigh · 720 students
- Mt Blue Middle SchoolMiddle · 508 students
- Cascade Brook SchoolElementary · 297 students
- Foster Regional Applied Tech CtrElementary
Nearby schools
- Mt Blue Middle School0.8 mi · 508
- Cascade Brook School1.0 mi · 297
- Mt Blue High School2.4 mi · 720
- Gerald D Cushing School6.6 mi · 101
- Academy Hill School6.6 mi · 178
- Cape Cod Hill Elem School7.0 mi · 169
Frequently asked questions
About W G Mallett SchoolHow many students attend W G Mallett School?
W G Mallett School enrolls approximately 303 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does W G Mallett School serve?
W G Mallett School serves grades PK-02.
How many students per teacher at W G Mallett School?
Approximately 10.0:1 students per teacher at W G Mallett School.
What is the student diversity at W G Mallett School?
Student demographics at W G Mallett School are roughly 91% White, 1% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is W G Mallett School public or private?
W G Mallett School is a public K-12 school, overseen by RSU 09.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.