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Public other school · RSU 12

Somerville Elementary School

Grades PK–PK · Somerville, ME · NCES 231478000571

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

32

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

2

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–PK

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Maine other enrollment

24th percentile

Compared with 17 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

184

Somerville Elementary School: 32 reported students.

State peer staffing position

99th percentile

16:1 reported; state peer median 8.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Somerville Elementary School

Somerville Elementary School is a public other school serving grades PK–PK in Somerville. It is one of 5 current school records connected to RSU 12. NCES reports 32 students for 2024–25.

Among 17 other schools in Maine with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 132 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 24th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, above the Maine median of 8.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (93.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking Somerville Elementary School

  1. 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
Not reported
Students with disabilities
Not reported
Free/reduced-price lunch
31.3%
Lunch program
Yes under Provision 2

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
Not reported
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White93.8%
  • Hispanic3.1%
  • Black0%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial3.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Not reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Continue exploring

Other schools in RSU 12

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Palermo Consolidated School

Elementary · Grades KG–08

111 reported students

Whitefield Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–08

184 reported students

Chelsea Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–08

262 reported students

Windsor Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–08

288 reported students

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