Serving 332 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Conners-emerson School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 97% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 97% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 97% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 97% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Conners-emerson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Conners-emerson School's student population of 332 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Conners-emerson School ranks within the top 1% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Conners-emerson School is 0.35, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3 out of 508 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
5%
4%
White
80%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Conners-emerson School's ranking?
Conners-emerson School is ranked #3 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Conners-emerson School often compared to?
Conners-emerson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Desert Elementary School, Glenridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
97% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 97% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Conners-emerson School?
332 students attend Conners-emerson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Conners-emerson School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Conners-emerson School?
Conners-emerson School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Conners-emerson School offer ?
Conners-emerson School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Conners-emerson School part of?
Conners-emerson School is part of Bar Harbor Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
4 4/22/2020
it is funny and great!
5 5/12/2008
Conners Emerson School is a nationally recognized "Blue Ribbon School."
Our students consistently perform well above state and national norms, but more importantly our teachers and administrators and community support the great education that we endeavor to offer. We feel that testing is testing, but education is so much more.
Our music programs are exceptional, with orchestra, bands, jazz bands, chorus. A very high percentage of students participate in our music program.
Our student-musicians regularly perform at a very high level at state and local music events and festivals.
All students participate in regular music and visual arts classes and our community recognizes the importance of the arts.
All students grade 5 and above can participate in athletics during every season and our teams do very well.
We have a teacher to student ratio of about 1:15.
On the technical side, all teachers and all students, grade 4-8, have laptops that utilize our campus-wide wireless network.
Parents and community are very much involved in our school ... we have a great school committee that is very supportive of good education.
Area educational/research facilities that contribute to the education of our students:
Acadia National Park
The Jackson Laboratories
The College of the Atlantic
MDI Bio-Lab
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