Gerald E Talbot Community School

Summary:

Gerald E Talbot Community School is an elementary school in Portland, Maine, serving 364 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Portland Public Schools district, the school stands out for its high racial diversity, lower academic performance, and higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to nearby schools.

With 37.91% of its students identifying as African American, Gerald E Talbot Community School is one of the most racially diverse schools in the area, in contrast with nearby schools ranging from 4.28% to 51.84% African American students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in state assessments, is consistently lower than the district and state averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 47.52% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 41.94% were proficient or better in Math, compared to the district's 62.57% and 41.62%, and the state's 64.63% and 48.68%, respectively.

Additionally, Gerald E Talbot Community School has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 22.0% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to rates ranging from 12.3% to 23.0% at the other Westbrook Public Schools and Falmouth Public Schools. The school also serves a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 61.81% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite these challenges, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.2, suggesting that it may have the resources to provide more individualized attention and support to its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1600 Forest AV
       Portland, ME  04103


(207) 874-8210

District: Portland Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
261st of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,102 Help


Students who attend Gerald E Talbot Community School usually attend:

Middle:    Lincoln Middle School
High:    Casco Bay High School
    Deering High School
    Portland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.2 Help
Number of students:  364

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.4%
African American:
37.9%
Hispanic:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.8% Help


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Compare Details Gerald E Talbot Community School ranks worse than 90% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks 8th 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 19.36. (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 Racial makeup is: White (40.4%), African American (37.9%), Hispanic (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gerald E Talbot Community School is 8.2, which is the 2nd best among 9 elementary schools in the Portland Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Gerald E Talbot Community School employs 44.1 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gerald E Talbot Community School is $25,102, which is the 3rd highest among 9 elementary schools in the Portland Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Gerald E Talbot 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 Gerald E Talbot Community School

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Rank History for all students at Gerald E Talbot Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 15.77 185th 192 3.6%
2007 14.80 191st 198 3.5%
2008 12.22 192nd 195 1.5%
2009 18.97 203rd 209 2.9%
2010 3.89 191st 193 1.0%
2011 4.77 184th 186 1.1%
2012 14.57 252nd 258 2.3%
2013 22.23 239th 261 8.4%
2015 6.95 280th 284 1.4%
2016 20.46 230th 255 9.8%
2017 18.37 234th 256 8.6%
2018 34.11 185th 254 27.2%
2019 34.41 180th 258 30.2%
2022 2.15 201st 210 4.3%
2023 19.36 261st 290 10.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gerald E Talbot Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.61 43rd 82 47.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Gerald E Talbot Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.91 122nd 153 20.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Gerald E Talbot Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.58 120th 153 21.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Gerald E Talbot Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.84 3rd 4 25.0%
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Rank History for White students at Gerald E Talbot Community School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 14.17 42nd 48 12.5%
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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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by a parent
Thursday, January 10, 2013

Open Quote I have 2 children here at Riverton Elementary. My kids are growing and learning every day. Riverton celebrates it's diversity and they have the hardest working teachers in the disctrict. There are so many things to say about administration too, the principal and vice principal are a couple of the best!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Gerald E Talbot 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 436 436
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 412 412
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 418 418
1994 577 12 5 8 2 n/a n/a 0 604
1995 548 20 25 7 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1996 548 20 25 7 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1997 550 9 34 11 1 n/a n/a 0 605
1998 503 11 37 9 2 n/a n/a 0 562
1999 384 31 65 9 1 n/a n/a 0 490
2000 364 33 62 4 1 n/a n/a 0 464
2001 349 51 100 11 0 n/a n/a 0 511
2002 300 72 62 15 2 n/a n/a 0 451
2003 300 72 62 15 2 n/a n/a 0 451
2004 300 87 61 19 2 n/a n/a 0 469
2005 305 91 60 23 2 n/a n/a 0 481
2006 279 106 54 22 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2007 248 117 49 23 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2008 223 145 52 29 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2009 209 161 50 25 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2010 193 185 77 23 1 n/a n/a 0 479
2011 194 185 53 17 1 0 0 0 450
2012 142 182 46 22 1 2 6 0 401
2013 171 174 41 20 1 0 20 0 427
2014 174 187 38 29 1 1 24 0 454
2015 192 185 40 27 1 0 25 0 470
2016 196 169 38 30 1 0 34 0 468
2017 189 162 38 34 1 0 34 0 458
2018 174 165 37 27 0 0 39 0 442
2019 157 169 38 27 0 1 38 0 430
2020 168 172 29 32 0 3 38 0 442
2021 143 168 26 22 0 0 27 0 386
2022 143 146 29 35 0 0 31 0 384
2023 147 138 20 33 0 0 26 0 364

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 Gerald E Talbot Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 436 29.2 14.9 n/a
1992 412 28.0 14.7 n/a
1993 418 28.1 14.9 25.4
1994 604 33.9 17.8 24.8
1995 600 34.6 17.3 27
1996 600 34.6 17.3 27
1997 605 35.6 17.0 28.9
1998 562 36.1 15.6 30.6
1999 490 35.0 14.0 49.6
2000 464 34.6 13.4 45.5
2001 511 37.3 13.7 46.6
2002 451 39.5 11.4 53.9
2003 451 39.5 11.4 53.9
2004 469 40.5 11.6 53.1
2005 481 37.7 12.8 55.3
2006 461 41.2 11.2 58.6
2007 437 38.5 11.4 58.8
2008 449 37.4 12.0 58.6
2009 445 35.5 10.6 66.5
2010 479 34.5 13.8 73.5
2011 450 37.9 11.8 75.8
2012 401 42.8 9.3 3.2
2013 427 41.3 10.3 72.8
2014 454 41.9 10.8 76.2
2015 470 40.0 11.7 77.9
2016 468 39.0 12.0 77.1
2017 458 38.5 11.8 77.3
2018 442 41.0 10.7 76.9
2019 430 39.0 11.0 74
2020 442 34.9 12.6 71.5
2021 386 39.3 9.8 69.7
2022 384 39.8 9.6 60.9
2023 364 44.1 8.2 61.8

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 Gerald E Talbot Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 436 29.2 14.9 n/a
1992 412 28.0 14.7 n/a
1993 418 28.1 14.9 25.4
1994 604 33.9 17.8 24.8
1995 600 34.6 17.3 27
1996 600 34.6 17.3 27
1997 605 35.6 17.0 28.9
1998 562 36.1 15.6 30.6
1999 490 35.0 14.0 49.6
2000 464 34.6 13.4 45.5
2001 511 37.3 13.7 46.6
2002 451 39.5 11.4 53.9
2003 451 39.5 11.4 53.9
2004 469 40.5 11.6 53.1
2005 481 37.7 12.8 55.3
2006 461 41.2 11.2 58.6
2007 437 38.5 11.4 58.8
2008 449 37.4 12.0 58.6
2009 445 35.5 10.6 66.5
2010 479 34.5 13.8 73.5
2011 450 37.9 11.8 75.8
2012 401 42.8 9.3 3.2
2013 427 41.3 10.3 72.8
2014 454 41.9 10.8 76.2
2015 470 40.0 11.7 77.9
2016 468 39.0 12.0 77.1
2017 458 38.5 11.8 77.3
2018 442 41.0 10.7 76.9
2019 430 39.0 11.0 74
2020 442 34.9 12.6 71.5
2021 386 39.3 9.8 69.7
2022 384 39.8 9.6 60.9
2023 364 44.1 8.2 61.8

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gerald E Talbot Community School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $18,421
2019 $18,984
2020 $19,747
2021 $23,244
2022 $24,692
2023 $25,102

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gerald E Talbot Community School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 180th of 258 Elementary schoolsRanks 261st of 290 Elementary schools
 20.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Gerald E Talbot Community School)52.469
 16.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Portland Public Schools)55.480.5
 25.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students430364
 15.3%
African American169138
 18.3%
American Indian00
Asian3820
 47.4%
Hispanic2733
 22.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White157147
 6.4%
Two or More Races3826
 31.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74%61.8%
 12.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gerald E Talbot Community School

In the 2022-23 school year, 364 students attended Gerald E Talbot Community School.

Students who attend Gerald E Talbot Community School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lincoln Middle School
High : Casco Bay High School
High : Deering High School
High : Portland High School

Students at Gerald E Talbot Community School are 40% White, 38% African American, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Gerald E Talbot Community School ranks in the bottom 10.0% 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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