Serving 95 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Cornish Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was approximately equal to the Maine state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 67%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
95 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-59%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-59%
67%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
95%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% ME state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% ME state average).
How many students attend Cornish Elementary School?
95 students attend Cornish Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Cornish Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cornish Elementary School?
Cornish Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cornish Elementary School offer ?
Cornish Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Cornish Elementary School part of?
Cornish Elementary School is part of Regional School Unit 55/Maine School Administrative District 55.
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