Serving 117 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kingfield Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Kingfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
117 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#114 out of 512 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
92%
86%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kingfield Elementary School's ranking?
Kingfield Elementary School is ranked #114 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% 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 Kingfield Elementary School?
117 students attend Kingfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Kingfield Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kingfield Elementary School?
Kingfield Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kingfield Elementary School offer ?
Kingfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Kingfield Elementary School part of?
Kingfield Elementary School is part of RSU 58/MSAD 58 School District.
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