C
Below Average
51/100

Dresden Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 86 Cedar Grove Road, Dresden, ME 04342
Overall
C
51/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 55% · Math 25% proficient · 30th 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

51
Repit Score
out of 100
80
Students
enrolled
7.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%30/100reading 48th percentile, math 11th percentile among Maine elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 42% 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 −8 points worse 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 proficiency55% (−2 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (−12 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
White55%25%reading -3 pts, math -19 pts22nd percentile (list)
Low-income70%10%reading +26 pts, math -17 pts72nd 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 86 Cedar Grove Road
City Dresden
ZIP Code 04342
District 2314776
NCES School ID 231477600131
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 04342

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $72,596
Per Capita Income $31,493
Poverty Rate 5.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 29.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.1%
High School or Higher 88.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $198,600
Median Rent $1,136
Owner-Occupied 85.2%
Renter-Occupied 14.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Dresden Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 58.8%
Female 41.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 97.5%
Hispanic/Latino 2.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 80
Teachers (FTE) 11.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 7.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Dresden Elementary School?
Dresden Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 51 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Dresden Elementary School?
Dresden Elementary School has 80 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.2:1.
What grades does Dresden Elementary School serve?
Dresden Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Dresden Elementary School receive per student?
Dresden Elementary School receives $18,481 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Dresden Elementary School in 04342 ▼
Avg Home Value
$358,568
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,449
1-Year Change
+5.2%
% Renters
14.8%

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