Cliff Island School serves 3 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 3 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cliff Island School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cliff Island School's student population of 3 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
3 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cliff Island School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
100%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
20%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cliff Island School?
3 students attend Cliff Island School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Cliff Island School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cliff Island School?
Cliff Island School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cliff Island School offer ?
Cliff Island School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cliff Island School part of?
Cliff Island School is part of Portland School District.
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