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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 04973

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122

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Top rankedAmes Elementary School65^th of 289 Maine elementary schools

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Ames Elementary School up 11 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 04973 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Ames Elementary School, which has consistently ranked among the top 34-76 elementary schools in Maine over the past 3 school years. This Regional School Unit 71 school boasts strong academic performance, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in ELA, Math, and Science compared to regional and state averages.

Ames Elementary School's academic excellence is further highlighted by its 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and its low chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4%, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.7, allowing for more individualized attention and support for its diverse student population, of which 43.41% receive free or reduced-price lunch.

Overall, Ames Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution that is effectively serving its community. The school's consistent academic achievements, low chronic absenteeism, and favorable student-teacher ratio make it a shining example of educational excellence in the region.

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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 (2025)
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 (2025)	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
Ames Elementary School	Public	2-5	165 New England Road	Searsmont	04973	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 71	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 342-5100	122	10	11.9	56.6%	115 (94.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.1%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	78.2	65^th of 289 public elementary schools	77.5%		74.9	76^th of 288 public elementary schools	73.6%	11	72.0	75.3	31.0	$24,613

Cities Near Zip Code 04973

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Searsmont	0.88 mi	2	56^th
Morrill	6.05 mi	2
Lincolnville	6.13 mi	1	25^th
Appleton	7.12 mi	1	111^th
Waldo	7.94 mi	1

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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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