Nickerson Elementary School serves 103 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
103 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-89%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-79%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
99%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
9%
7%
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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% ME state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% ME state average).
How many students attend Nickerson Elementary School?
103 students attend Nickerson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Nickerson Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nickerson Elementary School?
Nickerson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Nickerson Elementary School offer ?
Nickerson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Nickerson Elementary School part of?
Nickerson Elementary School is part of Greenville 51±¬ÁÏs School District.
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