Garret Schenck School

Summary:

Garret Schenck School is an elementary school located in Anson, Maine, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 93 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 74/Maine School Admin District 74, which is ranked 86 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Garret Schenck School faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 20.8% to 34.0%, which are significantly higher than the state average. The school's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics have been mixed compared to the district and state averages, with the ELA proficiency rate slightly below the district and state, and the Mathematics proficiency rate higher than the district but still below the state. The school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 69.66% to 72.04%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, Solon Elementary School, which is also in the same district, consistently outperforms Garret Schenck School in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates, as well as having a higher school ranking and lower chronic absenteeism. The charter schools and schools in the neighboring Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54 generally perform worse than Garret Schenck School. Additionally, Garret Schenck School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 87 out of 193 Maine elementary schools in 2009-2010 to a low of 213 out of 288 in 2023-2024, suggesting a concerning trend of declining performance compared to other schools in the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 19 Ken Taylor St
       Anson, ME  04911


(207) 696-3100

District: Regional School Unit 74/Maine School Admin District 74

SchoolDigger Rank:
213th of 288 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,385 Help


Students who attend Garret Schenck School usually attend:

High:    Carrabec High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  93

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.7%
Hispanic:
2.2%
Two or more races:
2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Garret Schenck School ranks worse than 74% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 74/Maine School Admin District 74. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.92. (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 (95.7%), Hispanic (2.2%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Regional School Unit 74/Maine School Admin District 74. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Garret Schenck School is 9.5, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 74/Maine School Admin District 74! (See more...)
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Compare Garret Schenck School employs 9.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Garret Schenck School is $23,385, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 74/Maine School Admin District 74! (See more...)
Schooldigger Rankings:

Garret Schenck School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Regional School Unit 74/Maine School Admin District 74:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 74/Maine School Admin District 74 86th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Garret Schenck School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 27.36 160th 192 16.7%
2007 28.05 165th 198 16.7%
2008 23.73 176th 195 9.7%
2009 41.73 145th 209 30.6%
2010 52.78 87th 193 54.9%
2013 12.68 253rd 261 3.1%
2015 55.67 140th 284 50.7%
2016 20.36 231st 255 9.4%
2017 21.67 223rd 256 12.9%
2019 15.34 241st 258 6.6%
2023 50.04 169th 290 41.7%
2024 36.92 213th 288 26.0%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Garret Schenck 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 202 202
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 221 221
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 205 205
1994 217 1 0 0 3 n/a n/a -5 216
1995 185 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1996 185 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1997 172 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 173
1998 174 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 176
1999 179 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 180
2000 174 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 175
2001 164 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 165
2002 204 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 204
2003 204 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 204
2004 219 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2005 94 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 95
2006 81 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 83
2007 120 0 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 126
2008 121 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 124
2009 97 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 98
2010 74 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 74
2011 77 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 77
2012 86 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 87
2013 87 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 88
2014 77 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 78
2015 99 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 100
2016 79 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 81
2017 105 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 107
2018 92 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 94
2019 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 94
2020 89 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 89
2021 80 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 83
2022 87 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 89
2023 88 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 92
2024 89 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 93

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 Garret Schenck School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 202 14.5 13.9 n/a
1992 221 13.5 16.3 n/a
1993 205 13.0 15.8 49.3
1994 216 12.6 17.1 48.4
1995 186 9.6 19.4 50
1996 186 9.6 19.4 50
1997 173 9.6 18.0 41
1998 176 9.6 18.3 41.5
1999 180 9.6 18.8 56.7
2000 175 9.6 18.2 58.9
2001 165 10.0 16.5 55.8
2002 204 14.5 14.1 56.4
2003 204 14.5 14.1 56.4
2004 221 16.0 13.8 65.6
2005 95 10.7 8.9 64.2
2006 83 9.0 9.2 68.7
2007 126 8.0 15.8 68.3
2008 124 10.4 11.9 73.4
2009 98 7.6 12.9 75.5
2010 74 8.8 8.4 70.3
2011 77 5.3 14.5 75.3
2012 87 7.1 12.2 9.2
2013 88 7.3 11.9 70.5
2014 78 7.1 10.8 62.8
2015 100 7.0 14.2 74
2016 81 8.0 10.1 100
2017 107 7.8 13.7 78.5
2018 94 7.9 11.8 80.9
2019 94 8.8 10.6 81.9
2020 89 6.3 14.1 76.4
2021 83 7.3 11.3 77.1
2022 89 7.3 12.1 69.7
2023 92 9.3 9.8 70.7
2024 93 9.7 9.5 72

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 Garret Schenck School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 202 14.5 13.9 n/a
1992 221 13.5 16.3 n/a
1993 205 13.0 15.8 49.3
1994 216 12.6 17.1 48.4
1995 186 9.6 19.4 50
1996 186 9.6 19.4 50
1997 173 9.6 18.0 41
1998 176 9.6 18.3 41.5
1999 180 9.6 18.8 56.7
2000 175 9.6 18.2 58.9
2001 165 10.0 16.5 55.8
2002 204 14.5 14.1 56.4
2003 204 14.5 14.1 56.4
2004 221 16.0 13.8 65.6
2005 95 10.7 8.9 64.2
2006 83 9.0 9.2 68.7
2007 126 8.0 15.8 68.3
2008 124 10.4 11.9 73.4
2009 98 7.6 12.9 75.5
2010 74 8.8 8.4 70.3
2011 77 5.3 14.5 75.3
2012 87 7.1 12.2 9.2
2013 88 7.3 11.9 70.5
2014 78 7.1 10.8 62.8
2015 100 7.0 14.2 74
2016 81 8.0 10.1 100
2017 107 7.8 13.7 78.5
2018 94 7.9 11.8 80.9
2019 94 8.8 10.6 81.9
2020 89 6.3 14.1 76.4
2021 83 7.3 11.3 77.1
2022 89 7.3 12.1 69.7
2023 92 9.3 9.8 70.7
2024 93 9.7 9.5 72

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 Garret Schenck School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $17,541
2019 $16,013
2020 $16,415
2021 $20,329
2022 $20,306
2023 $19,986
2024 $23,385

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Garret Schenck School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 241st of 258 Elementary schoolsRanks 169th of 290 Elementary schools
 35.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students9492
 2.1%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic03
Pacific Islander00
White9488
 6.4%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.9%70.7%
 11.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Garret Schenck School

In the 2023-24 school year, 93 students attended Garret Schenck School.

Garret Schenck School ranks 213th of 288 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Garret Schenck School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Garret Schenck School usually go on to attend:

High : Carrabec High School


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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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