Kate Furbish Elementary School serves 638 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 638 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69%
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Kate Furbish Elementary School is 0.34, which is more 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% ME state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% ME state average).
How many students attend Kate Furbish Elementary School?
638 students attend Kate Furbish Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Kate Furbish Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kate Furbish Elementary School?
Kate Furbish Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kate Furbish Elementary School offer ?
Kate Furbish Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Kate Furbish Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 638 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69%
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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