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Harrington Elementary School

1227 US Highway 1A, Harrington, ME 04643 · (207) 483-6681 · Washington County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL137 STUDENTS
Enrollment
137
Elementary
DISTRICT 113 · STATE 229
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
Pre-K
16
Kindergarten
17
Grade 1
15
Grade 2
13
Grade 3
20
Grade 4
20
Grade 5
21
Grade 6
15
Student demographics
White
11584%
DISTRICT 81% · STATE 85%
Hispanic
1410%
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 4%
Black
32%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Two+
43%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 4%
Native American
11%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
7555%
Female
6245%

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Test scores

MEA 2024-25 . % At or Above State Expectations
Math
48.5%
ME avg 50.6%
Source: MEA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
137
-12 (-8%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
was 13.3:1
% White
84%
was 86%
% Hispanic
10%
was 9%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Harrington Elementary School

Harrington Elementary School operates as a cozy elementary campus in Harrington, Maine, one of the schools within RSU 37/MSAD 37. Current enrollment sits at 137 students spanning grades pre-K through 6. That puts it 40% below the typical public school in Maine, which averages around 229 students.

RSU 37/MSAD 37 runs 4 schools in total, collectively educating 631 students. Harrington Elementary School is one of those campuses.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Harrington Elementary School records that nearly all students (84%) are White; the rest consists of 10% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 2% Black.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Harrington Elementary School logs 12 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 11.9:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 10.5:1 average. An estimated 64% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Washington County) shows that median household income runs about $56,024, about 25% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 12%. Across Washington County's 36 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,703 students), Harrington Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Narraguagus High School, around 1.9 miles off. 5 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a ten-mile radius, suggesting a relatively low-density school footprint.

Harrington Elementary School operates from a low-density location.

Five-year trend. Harrington Elementary School's enrollment has shrank 8% since 2018, when it stood at 149 (now 137). The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 13.3:1 in 2018 to 11.9:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for Harrington Elementary School typically covers fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Washington County at a glance

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Population
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

School name
Harrington Elementary School
District
RSU 37/MSAD 37
Address
1227 US Highway 1A, Harrington, ME 04643
Phone
(207) 483-6681
County
Washington County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
137
Teachers (FTE)
12
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
87 (64%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
231143000928
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in RSU 37/MSAD 37
Other schools in Harrington
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Frequently asked questions

About Harrington Elementary School
How 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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