Kate Furbish Elementary School serves 616 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 67%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kate Furbish Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Kate Furbish Elementary School's student population of 616 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
616 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kate Furbish Elementary School is 0.38, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)65-69%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-74%
67%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
6%
4%
Black
5%
5%
White
78%
85%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Chickadees
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% ME state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% ME state average).
How many students attend Kate Furbish Elementary School?
616 students attend Kate Furbish Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Kate Furbish Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kate Furbish Elementary School?
Kate Furbish Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kate Furbish Elementary School offer ?
Kate Furbish Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kate Furbish Elementary School part of?
Kate Furbish Elementary School is part of Brunswick School District.
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