D
Needs Improvement
46/100

Steep Falls Elementary School

📚 K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 781 Boundary Road, Steep Falls, ME 04085
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 50% · Math 30% proficient · 26th percentile in Maine
Resources
B+
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

46
Repit Score
out of 100
80
Students
enrolled
14.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%26/100reading 30th percentile, math 21st percentile among Maine elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%83/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 28% 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 −29 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 proficiency50% (−7 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency30% (−7 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.

School Information

Address 781 Boundary Road
City Steep Falls
ZIP Code 04085
District 2311790
NCES School ID 231179000543
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 04085

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $94,318
Per Capita Income $30,975
Poverty Rate 8.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 49.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.6%
High School or Higher 93.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $249,900
Median Rent $1,564
Owner-Occupied 87.1%
Renter-Occupied 12.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Steep Falls Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.0%
Female 50.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 91.3%
Asian 5.0%
Hispanic/Latino 1.3%
Black 1.3%
Two or More Races 1.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 80
Teachers (FTE) 5.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Steep Falls Elementary School?
Steep Falls Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 46 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Steep Falls Elementary School?
Steep Falls Elementary School has 80 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1.
What grades does Steep Falls Elementary School serve?
Steep Falls Elementary School serves grades K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Steep Falls Elementary School receive per student?
Steep Falls Elementary School receives $17,036 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Steep Falls Elementary School in 04085 ▼
Avg Home Value
$433,955
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,998
1-Year Change
+5.7%
% Renters
12.9%

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