A
Very Good
91/100

Canaan Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 178 Main Street, Canaan, ME 04924
Overall
A
91/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 72% · Math 52% proficient · 83rd percentile in Maine
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Maine schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

91
Repit Score
out of 100
163
Students
enrolled
9.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%83/100reading 89th percentile, math 77th percentile among Maine elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%94/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 45% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Maine schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +48 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Maine. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency72% (+16 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency52% (+15 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Maine state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%52%reading +14 pts, math +9 pts83rd percentile (list)
Low-income72%47%reading +29 pts, math +20 pts98th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 178 Main Street
City Canaan
ZIP Code 04924
District 2314590
NCES School ID 231459000746
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 04924

Understanding the community around Canaan Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $54,406
Per Capita Income $27,468
Poverty Rate 4.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.7%
High School or Higher 93.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $150,700
Median Rent $892
Owner-Occupied 79.8%
Renter-Occupied 20.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Canaan Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 93.9%
Two or More Races 4.9%
Hispanic/Latino 0.6%
Asian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 163
Teachers (FTE) 18.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Canaan Elementary School?
Canaan Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 91 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Canaan Elementary School?
Canaan Elementary School has 163 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1.
What grades does Canaan Elementary School serve?
Canaan Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Canaan Elementary School receive per student?
Canaan Elementary School receives $20,604 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Canaan Elementary School in 04924 ▼
Avg Home Value
$255,134
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,503
1-Year Change
+18.9%
% Renters
20.2%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026