Serving 91 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Eastport Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eastport Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Eastport Elementary School's student population of 91 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
91 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eastport Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eastport Elementary School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#471 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
12%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
4%
5%
White
73%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eastport Elementary School's ranking?
Eastport Elementary School is ranked #471 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Eastport Elementary School often compared to?
Eastport Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sipayik Elementary School, Lubec Consolidated School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Eastport Elementary School?
91 students attend Eastport Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Eastport Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eastport Elementary School?
Eastport Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Eastport Elementary School offer ?
Eastport Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Eastport Elementary School part of?
Eastport Elementary School is part of Eastport School District.
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