Cape Elizabeth School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,509 students in Cape Elizabeth School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in Cape Elizabeth School District have an average math proficiency score of 96% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 96% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Cape Elizabeth School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 193 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.25
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,367 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
30 Students
2,328 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
5,440 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
17 Students
7,509 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,327 Students
146,102 Students
% White Students
88%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
175 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
69 Students
5,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,221
# Students in K Grade:
124
11,999
# Students in 1st Grade:
99
12,559
# Students in 2nd Grade:
105
11,832
# Students in 3rd Grade:
105
12,430
# Students in 4th Grade:
124
12,378
# Students in 5th Grade:
98
12,237
# Students in 6th Grade:
107
12,453
# Students in 7th Grade:
109
12,706
# Students in 8th Grade:
120
13,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
129
12,787
# Students in 10th Grade:
124
12,857
# Students in 11th Grade:
144
12,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
121
12,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,097 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,438. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,746 is less than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Cape Elizabeth School District?
Cape Elizabeth School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,509 students.
What is the rank of Cape Elizabeth School District?
Cape Elizabeth School District is ranked #1 out of 193 school districts in Maine (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cape Elizabeth School District?
88% of Cape Elizabeth School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cape Elizabeth School District?
Cape Elizabeth School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Cape Elizabeth School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,746 is less than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 3 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 1,509 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Btm 50% in ME)
Overall District Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 97% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 96% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 60% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
