East End Community School

Summary:

East End Community School is an elementary school in Portland, Maine, serving 407 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Portland Public Schools district, which is ranked 119 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East End Community School stands out from the nearby schools in several key ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (51.84%) compared to surrounding schools, which range from 4.28% to 34.78% African American. Academically, East End Community School consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Maine elementary schools, with a ranking of 265 out of 290 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. This is much lower than nearby schools like Peaks Island School (ranked 75) and Longfellow School-Portland (ranked 2). East End Community School also has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 19.6% to 24.8% over the past three years, significantly higher than the 5.8% to 22.9% range of nearby schools. Additionally, the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with 70.37% to 75.94% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, much higher than the 9.73% to 49.57% range of surrounding schools.

These insights suggest that East End Community School faces unique challenges and may require targeted interventions and resources to address the specific needs of its predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student population. The stark contrasts in racial makeup, academic performance, and socioeconomic factors compared to nearby schools indicate that equity and access to quality education may be significant issues for the East End Community School community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 195 North ST
       Portland, ME  04101


(207) 874-8228

District: Portland Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
265th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,783 Help


Students who attend East End Community School usually attend:

High:    Casco Bay High School
    Deering High School
    Portland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  407

Racial breakdown:

African American:
51.8%
White:
26.8%
Hispanic:
12.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.7% Help


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Compare Details East End Community School ranks worse than 91.4% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks last among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Portland Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.23. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at East End Community School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (51.8%), White (26.8%), Hispanic (12%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Portland Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East End Community School is 10.1, which is the 5th best among 9 elementary schools in the Portland Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East End Community School is $21,783. 5 elementary schools in the Portland Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

East End Community School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Portland Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Portland Public Schools 119th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East End Community School

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Rank History for all students at East End Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 9.86 188th 192 2.1%
2009 11.39 209th 209 0.0%
2010 2.03 192nd 193 0.5%
2011 6.83 182nd 186 2.2%
2012 15.81 247th 258 4.3%
2013 24.91 232nd 261 11.1%
2015 27.60 243rd 284 14.4%
2016 34.64 185th 255 27.5%
2017 34.51 177th 256 30.9%
2018 18.56 234th 254 7.9%
2019 25.83 210th 258 18.6%
2021 0.89 218th 228 4.4%
2022 0.22 205th 210 2.4%
2023 18.23 265th 290 8.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East End Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.05 17th 82 79.3%
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Rank History for Female students at East End Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.20 102nd 153 33.3%
2021 1.85 88th 90 2.2%
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Rank History for Male students at East End Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.54 127th 153 17.0%
2021 0.90 89th 90 1.1%
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Rank History for African American students at East End Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.53 1st 4 75.0%
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Rank History for White students at East End Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.43 35th 48 27.1%
2021 21.19 25th 31 19.4%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for East End Community School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 127 127
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 131 131
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 126 126
1994 123 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1995 122 5 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 137
1996 122 5 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 137
1997 114 2 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 123
1998 103 3 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 108
1999 96 2 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 101
2000 106 5 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 113
2001 98 6 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 106
2002 161 13 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 189
2003 161 13 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 189
2004 165 10 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2005 123 10 2 11 1 n/a n/a 0 147
2006 109 25 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2007 207 176 28 23 1 n/a n/a 0 435
2008 193 179 30 26 1 n/a n/a 0 429
2009 201 171 26 30 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2010 199 158 20 24 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2011 206 168 26 29 0 0 0 0 429
2012 188 169 26 35 0 0 17 0 435
2013 191 154 23 32 0 0 14 0 414
2014 185 149 27 37 0 0 19 0 417
2015 180 166 26 37 1 0 15 0 425
2016 160 168 24 37 3 0 13 0 405
2017 144 183 22 32 3 0 16 0 400
2018 140 198 17 46 2 0 13 0 416
2019 123 190 22 39 1 0 17 0 392
2020 130 220 12 40 1 0 16 0 419
2021 115 231 12 45 0 0 21 0 424
2022 123 215 19 47 0 0 28 0 432
2023 109 211 13 49 0 0 25 0 407

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East End Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 127 5.7 22.2 n/a
1992 131 7.0 18.7 n/a
1993 126 5.8 21.7 52.4
1994 126 7.2 17.5 57.9
1995 137 8.6 15.9 59.9
1996 137 8.6 15.9 59.9
1997 123 8.6 14.3 73.2
1998 108 8.0 13.5 71.3
1999 101 8.0 12.6 84.2
2000 113 8.3 13.6 74.3
2001 106 10.3 10.3 73.6
2002 189 17.4 10.9 83.6
2003 189 17.4 10.9 83.6
2004 186 20.0 9.3 80.1
2005 147 20.3 7.2 78.9
2006 148 20.6 7.2 75.7
2007 435 39.5 11.0 75.6
2008 429 38.5 11.1 75.5
2009 428 39.1 9.4 77.1
2010 401 35.4 11.3 78.8
2011 429 37.4 11.4 77.9
2012 435 34.2 12.6 n/a
2013 414 34.0 12.1 72.9
2014 417 38.1 10.9 75.3
2015 425 35.0 12.1 81.9
2016 405 36.0 11.2 78.3
2017 400 33.5 11.9 79.3
2018 416 34.5 12.0 79.1
2019 392 36.2 10.8 75.5
2020 419 37.4 11.1 73.7
2021 424 44.1 9.6 75.9
2022 432 46.5 9.2 70.4
2023 407 40.0 10.1 72.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East End Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 127 5.7 22.2 n/a
1992 131 7.0 18.7 n/a
1993 126 5.8 21.7 52.4
1994 126 7.2 17.5 57.9
1995 137 8.6 15.9 59.9
1996 137 8.6 15.9 59.9
1997 123 8.6 14.3 73.2
1998 108 8.0 13.5 71.3
1999 101 8.0 12.6 84.2
2000 113 8.3 13.6 74.3
2001 106 10.3 10.3 73.6
2002 189 17.4 10.9 83.6
2003 189 17.4 10.9 83.6
2004 186 20.0 9.3 80.1
2005 147 20.3 7.2 78.9
2006 148 20.6 7.2 75.7
2007 435 39.5 11.0 75.6
2008 429 38.5 11.1 75.5
2009 428 39.1 9.4 77.1
2010 401 35.4 11.3 78.8
2011 429 37.4 11.4 77.9
2012 435 34.2 12.6 n/a
2013 414 34.0 12.1 72.9
2014 417 38.1 10.9 75.3
2015 425 35.0 12.1 81.9
2016 405 36.0 11.2 78.3
2017 400 33.5 11.9 79.3
2018 416 34.5 12.0 79.1
2019 392 36.2 10.8 75.5
2020 419 37.4 11.1 73.7
2021 424 44.1 9.6 75.9
2022 432 46.5 9.2 70.4
2023 407 40.0 10.1 72.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for East End Community School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $15,318
2019 $16,529
2020 $17,170
2021 $19,373
2022 $19,851
2023 $21,783

Data source: Maine Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East End Community School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 210th of 258 Elementary schoolsRanks 265th of 290 Elementary schools
 10%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (East End Community School)50.864.6
 13.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Portland Public Schools)55.480.5
 25.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (East End Community School)24.250.5
 26.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Portland Public Schools)3570.8
 35.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Maine)35.781.3
 45.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students392407
 3.8%
African American190211
 11.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2213
 40.9%
Hispanic3949
 25.6%
Pacific Islander00
White123109
 11.4%
Two or More Races1725
 47.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.5%72.7%
 2.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about East End Community School

Students at East End Community School are 52% African American, 27% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 407 students attended East End Community School.

Students who attend East End Community School usually go on to attend:

High : Casco Bay High School
High : Deering High School
High : Portland High School

East End Community School ranks in the bottom 8.6% of Maine elementary schools.


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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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