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Whitefield Elementary School

164 Grand Army Road
Whitefield, ME 04353
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 186 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Whitefield 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 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 186 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 50% in ME
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 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

Whitefield 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
Whitefield Elementary School's student population of 186 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
186 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 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
Whitefield 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 Whitefield Elementary School is 0.13, which is less 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)
#201 out of 512 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Whitefield 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 Whitefield 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.
85-89%
84%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Whitefield 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.
40-49%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Whitefield Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Whitefield Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Whitefield Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Whitefield Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Whitefield Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
93%
87%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Whitefield 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
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Whitefield 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 Whitefield Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Whitefield 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
48%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Whitefield 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
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Whitefield Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 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 Whitefield Elementary School's ranking?
Whitefield Elementary School is ranked #201 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
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 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Whitefield Elementary School?
186 students attend Whitefield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Whitefield Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitefield Elementary School?
Whitefield Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Whitefield Elementary School offer ?
Whitefield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Whitefield Elementary School part of?
Whitefield Elementary School is part of RSU 12 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 186 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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