Serving 80 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dresden Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 80 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in ME
Math Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Dresden Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dresden Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Dresden Elementary School?
80 students attend Dresden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Dresden Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dresden Elementary School?
Dresden Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dresden Elementary School offer ?
Dresden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dresden Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 80 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
