James Otis Kaler Elementary School
School Overview
James Otis Kaler Elementary School is a public school located in South Portland, Maine. It is a school in South Portland district.
According to the Maine state assessment result, about 37% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 47% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 251 students through grade PK to 5. The students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1 where a total of 18 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 251 students are attending James Otis Kaler Elementary School. By gender, there are 147 and 104 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
James Otis Kaler Elementary School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 1 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| IDEA program | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 18 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for James Otis Kaler Elementary School and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. 77.8% of teachers are certified. All teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 18 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 14 | 77.8% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 4 | 22.2% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 84 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 10,856 Households |
| Population | 24,900 |
| Male | 12,244 |
| Female | 13,304 |
| Child Population | 6,677 |
| Total Housing Units | 11,706 Units |
| Average House Value | $257,200 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,305 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.80% |
| Average Household Income | $69,290 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 93.91% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in South Portland Public Schools
In South Portland Public Schools, 8 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine
2 private schools are serving students in SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.