Elementary Schools in Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49

Summary:

The Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49 encompasses 4 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. These schools, located in the central Maine region, demonstrate a range of academic performance and student demographics.

Among the standout schools, Albion Elementary School ranks 77th out of 290 Maine elementary schools and boasts the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Clinton Elementary School lags behind in these metrics, suggesting it may be facing more significant challenges. Benton Elementary School also stands out, with the highest proficiency rates and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.6 among the 4 schools.

A concerning trend across all 4 schools is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average. The schools also serve student populations with diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, as evidenced by the wide range in free and reduced lunch rates. Understanding the factors contributing to the standout performance of Albion Elementary and the challenges faced by Clinton Elementary could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes across the district.

District Detail

41 West Street
Fairfield, ME 04937

(207) 453-4200

SchoolDigger Rank:
140^th of 176 Maine districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,760

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MEA English Language Arts (2025)	MEA Mathematics (2025)	MEA Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Albion Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	20 School Street	Albion	04910	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 437-2616	126	9	14.1	49.2%	121 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	42.5	187^th of 289 public elementary schools	35.3%		48.5	170^th of 288 public elementary schools	41.0%	17	60.8	49.0		$18,451
Clinton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	75 Morrison Ave	Clinton	04927	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 426-2181	252	23	11.1	52.0%	205 (81.3%)	1 (0.4%)	26 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.9%)	22.8	245^th of 289 public elementary schools	15.2%		18.8	261^st of 288 public elementary schools	9.4%	16	53.5	41.0		$17,285
Benton Elementary School	Public	K-6	68 School Drive	Benton	04901	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 453-4240	575	47	12.3	54.3%	529 (92.0%)	4 (0.7%)	19 (3.3%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.8%)	44.9	182^nd of 289 public elementary schools	37.0%		53.6	148^th of 288 public elementary schools	48.6%	34	62.4	52.0	19.8	$17,501

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03	7.51 mi	8	126^th
Regional School Unit 18	7.6 mi	8	78^th
Ecology Learning Center	7.9 mi	1	70^th
Winslow Schools	8.83 mi	3	66^th
Waterville Public Schools	9.73 mi	5	151^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

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