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Yarmouth Elementary School

Public Grades 2-5

11^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 289 Maine Elementary Schools

Better than 96% of Maine elementary schools

Summary

Yarmouth Elementary School is a highly-ranked public elementary school serving grades 2-5 in Yarmouth, Maine. Part of the Yarmouth Schools district, which is ranked 5th out of 176 districts in the state, Yarmouth Elementary consistently ranks among the top-performing elementary schools in Maine.

With exceptional academic performance, Yarmouth Elementary boasts proficiency rates that far exceed state averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, 85.92% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, 84.51% in Mathematics, and 48.51% in Science, compared to state averages of 63.84%, 49.38%, and 36.18%, respectively. The school also performs exceptionally well across different student subgroups, ranking 2nd out of 251 Maine elementary schools for male students and 15th out of 150 schools for white students.

Yarmouth Elementary's success extends beyond academic achievement. The school has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates at 9.7%, compared to the state average of 23.4%, and a small student-teacher ratio of 12.8, which is lower than nearby schools. While the school's overall performance is exceptional, there are potential equity concerns, as the school ranks lower for special education students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Nonetheless, Yarmouth Elementary's consistent top rankings, exceptional academic performance, and strong subgroup outcomes make it a standout institution worthy of further study and emulation.

476

Students ?

12.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$26,161

Per pupil spending ?

11.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

121 McCartney Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096

(207) 846-3391

District: Yarmouth Schools

Students who attend Yarmouth Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Frank H Harrison Middle School
High:	Yarmouth High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.0%

Two or more races:

6.3%

Hispanic:

5.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 100th percentile in 2015 → 96th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maine average (79% vs 53% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Maine elementary schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school79%

District avg79%

Maine avg53%

11^th of 289

Maine public elementary schools ?

Top 4%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

From top 1% (2015) to top 4% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 176Yarmouth Schools among Maine districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	94.8	11 of 289	96.2%	★★★★★
2024	95.6	7 of 288	97.6%	★★★★★
2023	95.6	8 of 290	97.2%	★★★★★
2022	95.4	4 of 210	98.1%	★★★★★
2021	95.9	1 of 228	99.6%	★★★★★
2019	97.1	3 of 258	98.8%	★★★★★
2018	97.9	2 of 254	99.2%	★★★★★
2017	99.3	1 of 256	99.6%	★★★★★
2016	99.0	1 of 255	99.6%	★★★★★
2015	99.8	1 of 284	99.6%	★★★★★
2013	89.4	6 of 261	97.7%	★★★★★
2012	94.0	1 of 258	99.6%	★★★★★
2011	95.0	1 of 186	99.5%	★★★★★
2010	90.0	4 of 193	97.9%	★★★★★
2009	81.9	4 of 209	98.1%	★★★★★
2008	86.7	9 of 195	95.4%	★★★★★
2007	81.5	16 of 198	91.9%	★★★★★
2006	78.8	24 of 192	87.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	64.0	92 of 251	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	97.0	1 of 153	99.3%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	87.3	37 of 248	85.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	98.6	2 of 251	99.2%	★★★★★
2019	95.9	3 of 153	98.0%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	89.1	25 of 192	87.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	93.9	15 of 150	90.0%	★★★★★
2019	97.6	1 of 48	97.9%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)99th percentile+3 vs school

White (2025)90th percentile-6 vs school

Special Education (2025)87th percentile-9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)85th percentile-11 vs school

Female (2025)63rd percentile-33 vs school

By subject vs Maine (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts86%+22 vs state

Mathematics85%+35 vs state

Science49%+12 vs state

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Schools Near Yarmouth Elementary School

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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
Yarmouth Elementary School	Public	2-5	121 McCartney Street	Yarmouth	04096	Cumberland County	Yarmouth Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 846-3391	476	37	12.9	11.1%	400 (84.0%)	9 (1.9%)	25 (5.3%)	10 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.3%)	94.8	11^th of 289 public elementary schools	96.2%		95.6	7^th of 288 public elementary schools	97.6%	4	85.9	84.5	48.5	$26,161
William H Rowe School	Public	PK, KG-1	52 School Street	Yarmouth	04096	Cumberland County	Yarmouth Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 846-3771	246	24	10.2	13.0%	216 (87.8%)	8 (3.3%)	7 (2.8%)	5 (2.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.7%)								(n/a)				$26,470
Greely Middle School 4-5	Public	4-5	351 Tuttle Road	Cumberland	04021	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 51/Maine School Admin District 51	No	No	No	No	(207) 829-4815	375	29	12.9	6.4%	342 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.7%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.3%)								(n/a)	85.0	83.1	48.2	$24,623
Mabel I Wilson School	Public	PK, KG-3	353 Tuttle Road	Cumberland	04021	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 51/Maine School Admin District 51	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 829-4825	730	59	12.3	8.8%	666 (91.2%)	3 (0.4%)	20 (2.7%)	9 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.2%)	87	37^th of 289 public elementary schools	87.2%		91.6	20^th of 288 public elementary schools	93.1%	17	71.8	85.6		$25,706
Falmouth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	58 Woodville Road	Falmouth	04105	Cumberland County	Falmouth Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 781-3988	871	78	11.1	7.7%	753 (86.5%)	15 (1.7%)	26 (3.0%)	28 (3.2%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (5.3%)	90.4	26^th of 289 public elementary schools	91.0%		90.8	22^nd of 288 public elementary schools	92.4%	4	83.3	81.7	39.5	$29,972
Chebeague Island School	Public	PK, KG-5	14 School House Road	Chebeague Island	04017	Cumberland County	Chebeague Island Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 846-4162	14	3	4.3	35.7%	14 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$80,131
Morse Street School	Public	PK, KG-2	21 Morse Street	Freeport	04032	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 05	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 865-6361	288	30	9.5	24.0%	236 (81.9%)	7 (2.4%)	30 (10.4%)	8 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)								(n/a)				$21,981
Mast Landing School	Public	3-5	20 Mollymauk Lane	Freeport	04032	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 05	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 865-4561	266	26	10.1	25.2%	225 (84.6%)	12 (4.5%)	13 (4.9%)	8 (3.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	71.4	87^th of 289 public elementary schools	69.9%		76.3	70^th of 288 public elementary schools	75.7%	17	73.0	64.1	25.3	$21,721
Pownal Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	587 Elmwood Road	Pownal	04069	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 05	No	No	No	No	(207) 688-4832	97	12	8.4	13.4%	87 (89.7%)	1 (1.0%)	6 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	94	13^th of 289 public elementary schools	95.5%		98	2^nd of 288 public elementary schools	99.3%	11	81.6	75.5	62.5	$30,187
Harrison Lyseth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	175 Auburn ST	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 874-8215	489	40	12.2	37.6%	265 (54.2%)	129 (26.4%)	27 (5.5%)	19 (3.9%)	6 (1.2%)	2 (0.4%)	41 (8.4%)	76	71^st of 289 public elementary schools	75.4%		68.9	95^th of 288 public elementary schools	67.0%	24	72.3	72.6	29.1	$22,563

Frequently Asked Questions about Yarmouth Elementary School

What district is Yarmouth Elementary School in?

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What schools do graduates of Yarmouth Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Yarmouth Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Frank H Harrison Middle School
High : Yarmouth High School

How many students attend Yarmouth Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 476 students attended Yarmouth Elementary School.

Is Yarmouth Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Yarmouth Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 11^th of 289 Maine elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Yarmouth Elementary School?

Students at Yarmouth Elementary School are 84% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

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