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Alton Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-2

Summary

Alton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the small town of Alton, Maine. With a student population of 82, the school is part of the Regional School Unit 34 district, which is ranked 134 out of 177 districts in the state.

One of the standout features of Alton Elementary is its strong academic performance. In the 2022-2023 school year, 73.53% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, outperforming both the district (56.63%) and state (64.63%) averages. In Mathematics, 58.82% of Alton students were proficient or better, again exceeding the district (47.19%) and state (48.68%) levels. This academic success is particularly noteworthy given the school's relatively high percentage of students (54.88%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher level of economic need among the student population.

However, Alton Elementary also faces some challenges. The school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, with 41.1% of students chronically absent in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state average and surrounding schools like Veazie Community School and Downeast School. Additionally, Alton Elementary has a notably higher percentage of white students (95.12%) compared to the more diverse student populations in the surrounding areas, which may indicate a need to further diversify the school's community.

Students ?

8.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$27,197

Per pupil spending ?

55%

Free/discounted lunch ?

22 Argyle Rd
Alton, ME 04468

(207) 394-2331

District: Regional School Unit 34

Students who attend Alton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Leonard Middle School
High:	Old Town High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.5%

Two or more races:

12.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 41st percentile in 2021 → 76th in 2023

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maine average (66% vs 57% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 35 percentile points since 2021

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school66%

District avg52%

Maine avg57%

Not ranked this year

Alton Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

136^th of 176Regional School Unit 34 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
2023	77.2	71 of 290	75.5%	★★★★☆
2021	40.5	135 of 228	40.8%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Maine (2022-2023) ?

English Language Arts74%+9 vs state

Mathematics59%+10 vs state

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Schools Near Alton 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
Alton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	22 Argyle Rd	Alton	04468	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 34	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 394-2331	40	5	8.1	55.0%	35 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (12.5%)								(n/a)				$27,197
Indian Island School	Public	K-8	10 Wabanaki Way	Indian Island	04468	Penobscot County	Indian Island School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(207) 827-4285	81	17	4.7	96.3%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Helen S Dunn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	129 Military Rd	Greenbush	04418	Penobscot County	Greenbush Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 826-2000	131	17	7.7	71.8%	122 (93.1%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	2.7	284^th of 289 public elementary schools	1.7%		26.3	247^th of 288 public elementary schools	14.2%	37	41.3	20.0		$24,292
Dr Lewis S Libby School	Public	PK, KG-8	13 School Street	Milford	04461	Penobscot County	Milford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 827-2252	273	28	9.8	49.8%	253 (92.7%)	5 (1.8%)	3 (1.1%)	3 (1.1%)	7 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	42.1	190^th of 289 public elementary schools	34.3%		44.1	187^th of 288 public elementary schools	35.1%	3	60.0	50.6	30.8	$18,544
Old Town Elementary School	Public	K-5	576 Stillwater Avenue	Old Town	04468	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 34	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 827-1544	488	48	10.1	59.2%	414 (84.8%)	9 (1.8%)	25 (5.1%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.6%)	48.6	171^st of 289 public elementary schools	40.8%		50.3	161^st of 288 public elementary schools	44.1%	10	62.0	58.0	16.7	$21,126
Glenburn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	991 Hudson Road	Glenburn	04401	Penobscot County	Glenburn Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 947-8769	381	28	13.6	29.7%	351 (92.1%)	3 (0.8%)	9 (2.4%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (2.9%)	67.1	101^st of 289 public elementary schools	65.1%		58.5	131^st of 288 public elementary schools	54.5%	30	68.7	56.5	48.8	$19,779
Asa C Adams School	Public	PK, KG-5	6 Goodridge Drive	Orono	04473	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 26	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 866-2151	336	28	11.9	36.3%	272 (81.0%)	7 (2.1%)	16 (4.8%)	17 (5.1%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (5.7%)	89.2	31^st of 289 public elementary schools	89.3%		88.7	30^th of 288 public elementary schools	89.6%	1	78.1	72.4	51.6	$21,865
Central Community Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	118-B Main Street	Corinth	04427	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 64/Maine School Admin District 64	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 285-0325	488	40	12.1	61.7%	451 (92.4%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.7%)	24.6	241^st of 289 public elementary schools	16.6%		36.3	219^th of 288 public elementary schools	24.0%	22	51.7	46.6	15.6	$18,827
Veazie Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	1040 School Street	Veazie	04401	Penobscot County	Veazie Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 947-6573	167	13	12.9	43.1%	142 (85.0%)	1 (0.6%)	12 (7.2%)	3 (1.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.8%)	90.4	27^th of 289 public elementary schools	90.7%		77.6	64^th of 288 public elementary schools	77.8%	37	77.1	75.0	56.0	$25,900
Downeast School	Public	PK, KG-3	100 Moosehead Blvd	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 941-6240	288	30	9.6	89.9%	229 (79.5%)	20 (6.9%)	28 (9.7%)	4 (1.4%)	7 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6.9	281^st of 289 public elementary schools	2.8%		13.4	268^th of 288 public elementary schools	6.9%	13	27.1	33.9		$22,360

Frequently Asked Questions about Alton Elementary School

How many students attend Alton Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 40 students attended Alton Elementary School.

What district is Alton Elementary School in?

Regional School Unit 34

What is the racial makeup of Alton Elementary School?

Students at Alton Elementary School are 88% White, 13% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Alton Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Leonard Middle School
High : Old Town High School

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