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Bloomfield Elementary School

Public Grades 1-3

272^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 289 Maine Elementary Schools

Better than 6% of Maine elementary schools

Summary

Bloomfield Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Skowhegan, Maine, serving grades 1-3 with a total enrollment of 274 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54, which is ranked 103 out of 176 districts in Maine and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bloomfield Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Maine elementary schools, with a ranking between 167 and 272 out of 210-290 schools over the past several years. The school's rating has remained at 1 star out of 5 for most years, except for a brief period in 2014-2015 when it was rated 3 stars. In comparison, the nearby Canaan Elementary School has consistently ranked higher, between 58 and 93 out of 288-290 schools, and has a higher 3-4 star rating. Bloomfield Elementary School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly lower than the district and state averages, while the nearby Mill Stream Elementary School and Canaan Elementary School have significantly higher proficiency rates, often exceeding 60% in both subjects.

Bloomfield Elementary School has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.3% to 31.4% over the past few years, notably higher than the 23.4% chronic absenteeism rate reported for the nearby Canaan, Mill Stream, and other local elementary schools. The school also serves a higher proportion of students from low-income backgrounds, with 69.49% to 74.9% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years, compared to the nearby Canaan Elementary School (67.48%) and Mill Stream Elementary School (64.09%).

267

Students ?

8.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,506

Per pupil spending ?

74.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

140 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976

(207) 474-6221

District: Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54

Students who attend Bloomfield Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Skowhegan Area Middle School
High:	Skowhegan Area High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.0%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Hispanic:

1.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 21st percentile in 2010 → 6th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maine average (40% vs 57% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (6th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 15 percentile points since 2010

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school40%

District avg55%

Maine avg57%

272^nd of 289

Maine public elementary schools ?

Bottom 6%▼ down 55 pts since 2015

From top 39% (2015) to bottom 6% (2025)

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SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 3Elementary Schools in the Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54

103^rd of 176Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54 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	11.4	272 of 289	5.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	22.7	253 of 288	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	29.0	232 of 290	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	20.2	167 of 210	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	34.3	183 of 258	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	64.6	111 of 284	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	43.9	160 of 261	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	26.7	226 of 258	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	15.7	175 of 186	5.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	31.4	152 of 193	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	21.2	195 of 209	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	20.4	184 of 195	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	15.8	189 of 198	4.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	26.7	163 of 192	15.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	14.2	228 of 251	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	46.0	89 of 153	41.8%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	21.0	219 of 248	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	29.7	67 of 82	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	11.7	237 of 251	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	14.7	144 of 153	5.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)12th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2025)9th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2025)6th percentile~ school

By subject vs Maine (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts44%-20 vs state

Mathematics36%-13 vs state

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Schools Near Bloomfield Elementary School

School	Students/Teachers	Ranking (2025)	Ranking (2024)	MEA English Language Arts (2025)	MEA Mathematics (2025)	MEA Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Bloomfield Elementary School	Public	1-3	140 Academy Circle	Skowhegan	04976	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 474-6221	267	31	8.5	74.9%	251 (94.0%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)	11.4	272^nd of 289 public elementary schools	5.9%	22.7	253^rd of 288 public elementary schools	12.2%	19	44.3	36.4		$21,506
Creative Childrens Academy	Public, Charter	PK-K	48 South Factory Street	Skowhegan	04976	Somerset County	Community Regional Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(207) 474-8740	38	4	9.5	73.7%	34 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.9%)							(n/a)				$13,251
Margaret Chase Smith School - Skowhegan	Public	4-5	40 Heselton Street	Skowhegan	04976	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 474-9822	180	14	12.5	75.6%	164 (91.1%)	2 (1.1%)	7 (3.9%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)							(n/a)	52.0	41.3	12.8	$18,758
North Elementary School	Public	PK-K	33 Jewett Street	Skowhegan	04976	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 474-2907	118	13	9.2	72.9%	106 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	3 (2.5%)							(n/a)				$27,086
Mill Stream Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	26 Mercer Road	Norridgewock	04957	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 634-3121	309	29	10.5	66.7%	280 (90.6%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.5%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	46.9	178^th of 289 public elementary schools	38.4%	41.9	193^rd of 288 public elementary schools	33.0%	15	61.0	56.9	23.2	$22,481
Main Street Middle School	Public	3-6	205 Main Street	Madison	04950	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 59/Maine School Admin District 59	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(207) 696-3381	160	15	10.3	73.1%	141 (88.1%)	5 (3.1%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.9%)	32.9	222^nd of 289 public elementary schools	23.2%	38.5	208^th of 288 public elementary schools	27.8%	14	60.1	40.9	31.9	$24,677
Canaan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	178 Main Street	Canaan	04924	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 474-3901	160	18	8.8	71.3%	146 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.9%)	79.9	58^th of 289 public elementary schools	79.9%	69.8	93^rd of 288 public elementary schools	67.7%	35	70.8	69.2		$31,209
Madison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	43 Learners Lane	Madison	04950	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 59/Maine School Admin District 59	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(207) 696-4607	140	17	8.0	77.1%	133 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)							(n/a)				$27,944
Garret Schenck School	Public	PK, KG-5	19 Ken Taylor St	Anson	04911	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 74/Maine School Admin District 74	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 696-3100	82	9	9.5	75.6%	80 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	29.3	229^th of 289 public elementary schools	20.8%	36.9	213^th of 288 public elementary schools	26.0%	16	51.3	48.7		$23,385
Dimensions Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1192 West Ridge Road	Cornville	04976	Somerset County	Community Regional Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(207) 474-8503	177	11	15.8	72.3%	164 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.5%)	1.7	286^th of 289 public elementary schools	1.0%	4.3	281^st of 288 public elementary schools	2.4%	5	37.5	18.6		$11,789

Frequently Asked Questions about Bloomfield Elementary School

How many students attend Bloomfield Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 267 students attended Bloomfield Elementary School.

What district is Bloomfield Elementary School in?

Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54

What schools do graduates of Bloomfield Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Skowhegan Area Middle School
High : Skowhegan Area High School

What is the racial makeup of Bloomfield Elementary School?

Students at Bloomfield Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Is Bloomfield Elementary School a good school?

Bloomfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 5.9% of Maine elementary schools.

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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
Bloomfield Elementary School	Public	1-3	140 Academy Circle	Skowhegan	04976	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 474-6221	267	31	8.5	74.9%	251 (94.0%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)	11.4	272^nd of 289 public elementary schools	5.9%		22.7	253^rd of 288 public elementary schools	12.2%	19	44.3	36.4		$21,506
Creative Childrens Academy	Public, Charter	PK-K	48 South Factory Street	Skowhegan	04976	Somerset County	Community Regional Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(207) 474-8740	38	4	9.5	73.7%	34 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (7.9%)								(n/a)				$13,251
Margaret Chase Smith School - Skowhegan	Public	4-5	40 Heselton Street	Skowhegan	04976	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 474-9822	180	14	12.5	75.6%	164 (91.1%)	2 (1.1%)	7 (3.9%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)								(n/a)	52.0	41.3	12.8	$18,758
North Elementary School	Public	PK-K	33 Jewett Street	Skowhegan	04976	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 474-2907	118	13	9.2	72.9%	106 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	3 (2.5%)								(n/a)				$27,086
Mill Stream Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	26 Mercer Road	Norridgewock	04957	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 634-3121	309	29	10.5	66.7%	280 (90.6%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.5%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	46.9	178^th of 289 public elementary schools	38.4%		41.9	193^rd of 288 public elementary schools	33.0%	15	61.0	56.9	23.2	$22,481
Main Street Middle School	Public	3-6	205 Main Street	Madison	04950	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 59/Maine School Admin District 59	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(207) 696-3381	160	15	10.3	73.1%	141 (88.1%)	5 (3.1%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.9%)	32.9	222^nd of 289 public elementary schools	23.2%		38.5	208^th of 288 public elementary schools	27.8%	14	60.1	40.9	31.9	$24,677
Canaan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	178 Main Street	Canaan	04924	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 474-3901	160	18	8.8	71.3%	146 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.9%)	79.9	58^th of 289 public elementary schools	79.9%		69.8	93^rd of 288 public elementary schools	67.7%	35	70.8	69.2		$31,209
Madison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	43 Learners Lane	Madison	04950	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 59/Maine School Admin District 59	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(207) 696-4607	140	17	8.0	77.1%	133 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)								(n/a)				$27,944
Garret Schenck School	Public	PK, KG-5	19 Ken Taylor St	Anson	04911	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 74/Maine School Admin District 74	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 696-3100	82	9	9.5	75.6%	80 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	29.3	229^th of 289 public elementary schools	20.8%		36.9	213^th of 288 public elementary schools	26.0%	16	51.3	48.7		$23,385
Dimensions Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1192 West Ridge Road	Cornville	04976	Somerset County	Community Regional Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(207) 474-8503	177	11	15.8	72.3%	164 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.5%)	1.7	286^th of 289 public elementary schools	1.0%		4.3	281^st of 288 public elementary schools	2.4%	5	37.5	18.6		$11,789