James Otis Kaler Elementary School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 241 elementary school students from grades KG-5
- Ranks 258th out of 271 elementary schools in ME.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 165 Kelsey Street, South Portland, ME 04106
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- South Portland School Department
- Per-Pupil Spending: $13,040
- Dropout Rate: 8.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 12.1
- Enrolled Students: 3,129
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 241
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 20.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 11.8
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 134 (55.6%)
- Females: 107 (44.4%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 15 (6.2%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 104 (43.2%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 119 (49.4%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 5 | 2.1% |
| Black | 11 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 12 | 5.0% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.8% |
| White | 211 | 87.6% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 40 | 16.6% |
| 1st Grade | 38 | 15.8% |
| 2nd Grade | 50 | 20.7% |
| 3rd Grade | 38 | 15.8% |
| 4th Grade | 46 | 19.1% |
| 5th Grade | 29 | 12.0% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 59%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:41%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 19 Years
- Average Salary: $49,561
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | - | - |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $49,561 | 100% |
Source: ME Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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