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James Otis Kaler Elementary School

165 South Kelsey Street, South Portland, ME 04106, United States

+1 (207) 799-3214

http://sites.google.com/a/spsdme.org/kaler/

7.7

Overall Rating

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James Otis Kaler Elementary School Overview

About This School

James Otis Kaler Elementary School is a public elementary in South Portland, Maine, serving 179 students in grades PK-4. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 82% in ELA and 72% in math. The school maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 8:1 with 22 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $76,130. The student body is composed of 51% female and 49% male students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 49% White, 22% Black, 16% Hispanic, 7% Two or More Races, and 6% Asian.

179

Total Students

PK-4

8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

22 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts82%

Mathematics72%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-4

County

Cumberland County

Students per Counselor

179:1

James Otis Kaler Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

82%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 83%State Avg: 83%

72%

Mathematics

City Avg: 80%State Avg: 81%

N/A

Science

Class Information

8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 9.3:1

State Avg: 10.3:1

179

Students per Counselor

James Otis Kaler Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$76,130

City Avg: $73,860

State Avg: $63,159

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio8:1

Students per Counselor179:1

James Otis Kaler Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

Total Enrollment: 179 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White48.6%

Hispanic16.2%

Asian5.59%

Black22.35%

Two or More Races6.7%

Native American0.56%

James Otis Kaler Elementary School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About James Otis Kaler Elementary School

Q: What is James Otis Kaler Elementary School?

A: James Otis Kaler Elementary School is a elementary public located in South Portland.

Q: How many students attend James Otis Kaler Elementary School?

A: James Otis Kaler Elementary School has approximately 179 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at James Otis Kaler Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at James Otis Kaler Elementary School is 8:1.

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Detailed Information about James Otis Kaler Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About James Otis Kaler Elementary School - South Portland, ME

Quick Facts about James Otis Kaler Elementary School
School Name	James Otis Kaler Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-4
Location	165 South Kelsey Street, South Portland, ME 04106, South Portland, ME
County	Cumberland County
Phone	+1 (207) 799-3214
Total Students	179
Student-Teacher Ratio	8:1
Full-Time Teachers	22
Rating	7.7/10
ELA Proficiency	82%
Math Proficiency	72%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about James Otis Kaler Elementary School

What is James Otis Kaler Elementary School?

James Otis Kaler Elementary School is a elementary public located in South Portland.

How many students attend James Otis Kaler Elementary School?

James Otis Kaler Elementary School has approximately 179 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at James Otis Kaler Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at James Otis Kaler Elementary School is 8:1.

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