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James Otis Kaler Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–4
165 South Kelsey Street, South Portland, ME 04106 · (207) 799-3214 · Part of South Portland school district
Students
179
Students per teacher
8:1
Free or reduced lunch
59%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–4
What stands out about James Otis Kaler Elementary School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 9 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 8 pts below the state
- Small classes: 8:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 17.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency72%
State average 81.4%
Reading / language arts77%
State average 85.2%
Location
Directions ↗
165 South Kelsey Street, South Portland
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K28
Kindergarten42
Grade 131
Grade 226
Grade 324
Grade 428
Enrollment over time
217’20
240’21
220’22
179’23
179’24
Down 17.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 49%Black 22%Hispanic 16%Two or more races 7%Asian 6%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.