James Otis Kaler Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction South Portland, ME Grades PK–04 City: Small Portland-South Portland, ME SchoolScore™ B (75)
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James Otis Kaler Elementary School
South Portland, ME 04106
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–04 SchoolScore™ B (75)
179
Students
22.2
Teachers
8.1:1
Student:Teacher
(207)799-3214
Phone
http://sites.google.com/a/spsdme.org/ka…
Website

James Otis Kaler Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in South Portland, MAINE, operated by the South Portland Public Schools school district. It serves grades PK–04.

Key statistics: 179 students enrolled; a 8.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Small by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Maine Elementary School Average
Enrollment
179.0
State avg: 235.0
▼ 24% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
8.06:1
State avg: 10.4:1
▼ 22% better
Free Lunch %
59.2%
State avg: 48.7%
▲ 22% worse
School Details
School Name
James Otis Kaler Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
231233000716
State School ID
ME-444-446
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
165 South Kelsey Street
City
South Portland
State
Maine
ZIP Code
04106
County
Cumberland County
Metro Area
Portland-South Portland, ME
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Small
Cong. District
2301
State Leg. Upper
23029
State Leg. Lower
23121
Latitude
43.62891
Longitude
-70.2687
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
👥
179
Total Students
👩‍🏫
22.2
Teachers FTE
📐
8.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
22.2
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)22.2
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 106 59.2%
Not Applicable 72 40.2%
District Info
District Name
South Portland Public Schools
LEAID
2312330
State LEA ID
ME-444
Phone
(207)871-0555
Website
http://www.spsd.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
South Portland
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$63,984K
Federal Revenue
$1,771K
State Revenue
$13,848K
Local Revenue
$48,365K
Total Expenditure
$91,490K
Instruction Exp.
$34,861K
Support Services
$21,717K
Other Current Exp.
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of James Otis Kaler Elementary School

1
South Portland High School
South Portland · High
0.5 mi
2
Dyer Elementary School
South Portland · Elementary
0.6 mi
3
Frank I Brown Elementary School
South Portland · Elementary
1.1 mi
4
Howard C Reiche Community Sch
Portland · Elementary
1.5 mi
5
South Portland Middle School
South Portland · Middle
1.7 mi
6
Waldo T Skillin Elementary School
South Portland · Elementary
1.8 mi
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Free Lunch
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Ratio
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about James Otis Kaler Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend James Otis Kaler Elementary School?
179 students are enrolled at James Otis Kaler Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does James Otis Kaler Elementary School have?
James Otis Kaler Elementary School has 22.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.1:1.
What grades does James Otis Kaler Elementary School serve?
James Otis Kaler Elementary School serves grades PK through 04.
Is James Otis Kaler Elementary School a charter school?
James Otis Kaler Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is James Otis Kaler Elementary School located in?
James Otis Kaler Elementary School is located in the Portland-South Portland, ME metropolitan area.
What school district does James Otis Kaler Elementary School belong to?
James Otis Kaler Elementary School is part of the South Portland Public Schools school district.
How much does South Portland Public Schools spend per student?
The South Portland Public Schools district spends approximately $511,117,318 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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