Serving 496 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Central Community Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 51% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is lower 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 8% 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: 496 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Central Community Elementary School's student population of 496 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
496 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Central Community Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Community Elementary School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#347 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
92%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Community Elementary School's ranking?
Central Community Elementary School is ranked #347 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Central Community Elementary School often compared to?
Central Community Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Asa C Adams School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Central Community Elementary School?
496 students attend Central Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Central Community Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Community Elementary School?
Central Community Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Central Community Elementary School offer ?
Central Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central Community Elementary School part of?
Central Community Elementary School is part of RSU 64/MSAD 64 School District.
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