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Dora L Small Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades K–4
87 Thompson Street, South Portland, ME 04106 · (207) 799-7676 · Part of South Portland school district
Students
193
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
28%
Setting
City
Grades
K–4
What stands out about Dora L Small Elementary School
- School Grade A: near the top of Maine’s public schools
- Math proficiency 11 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 12 pts above the state
- Small classes: 9:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 21.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency92%
State average 81.4%
Reading / language arts97.5%
State average 85.2%
Location
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87 Thompson Street, South Portland
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten33
Grade 136
Grade 242
Grade 344
Grade 438
Enrollment over time
245’20
231’21
260’22
204’23
193’24
Down 21.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 82%Two or more races 8%Black 6%Hispanic 3%Asian 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.