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Bowdoinham Community School

23 Cemetery Road
Bowdoinham, ME 04008
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 189 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bowdoinham Community School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 189 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 5% in ME
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bowdoinham Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Bowdoinham Community School's student population of 189 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026
School Mascot
Falcons

School Rankings

Bowdoinham Community School ranks within the top 5% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowdoinham Community School is 0.19, 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.
This School
State Level (ME)
#25 out of 500 schools
(Top 5%)
70-74%
49%
90-94%
84%
30-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
90%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Falcons
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bowdoinham Community School's ranking?
Bowdoinham Community School is ranked #25 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Bowdoinham Community School?
189 students attend Bowdoinham Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Bowdoinham Community School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bowdoinham Community School?
Bowdoinham Community School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bowdoinham Community School offer ?
Bowdoinham Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bowdoinham Community School part of?

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 189 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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