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Dora L Small Elementary School

87 Thompson Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 260 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dora L Small Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 260 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 30% in ME
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Dora L Small Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Dora L Small Elementary School's student population of 260 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
260 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Dora L Small Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dora L Small Elementary School is 0.41, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ME)
#148 out of 512 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dora L Small Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
82%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dora L Small Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dora L Small Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Dora L Small Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dora L Small Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dora L Small Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dora L Small Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
76%
87%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dora L Small Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dora L Small Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dora L Small Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Dora L Small Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dora L Small Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dora L Small Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dora L Small Elementary School's ranking?
Dora L Small Elementary School is ranked #148 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Dora L Small Elementary School often compared to?
Dora L Small Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dyer Elementary School, Frank I Brown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Dora L Small Elementary School?
260 students attend Dora L Small Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Dora L Small Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dora L Small Elementary School?
Dora L Small Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dora L Small Elementary School offer ?
Dora L Small Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dora L Small Elementary School part of?
Dora L Small Elementary School is part of South Portland School District.
In what neighborhood is Dora L Small Elementary School located?
Dora L Small Elementary School is located in the Willard neighborhood of South Portland, ME.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 260 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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