Serving 673 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Robert V. Connors 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 is 32% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 673 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert V. Connors Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Robert V. Connors Elementary School's student population of 673 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
673 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Robert V. Connors Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert V. Connors Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#508 out of 508 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
3%
Black
49%
4%
White
44%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
32%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert V. Connors Elementary School's ranking?
Robert V. Connors Elementary School is ranked #508 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Robert V. Connors Elementary School?
673 students attend Robert V. Connors Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Robert V. Connors Elementary School students are Black, 44% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert V. Connors Elementary School?
Robert V. Connors Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Robert V. Connors Elementary School offer ?
Robert V. Connors Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Robert V. Connors Elementary School part of?
Robert V. Connors Elementary School is part of Lewiston Public Schools School District.
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