Lamoine Public Schools

Nestled in a rural remote setting at 33 Cemetery Road in Hancock, Maine, Lamoine Public Schools operates as an independent, traditional public school district dedicated to serving its local community. As an active, single-school entity, the district is structured to provide public education spanning from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Operating independently outside of a supervisory union or charter system, the district delivers a cohesive, community-anchored learning atmosphere characteristic of coastal Maine's small public school systems.

For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a compact student body of 137 learners, with active enrollment concentrated across the elementary and middle school grade levels from Kindergarten through 8th grade. Academic instruction and student wellbeing are supported by a substantial staff of approximately 60 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions, including nearly 25 FTE teachers, 5.6 instructional aides, and nearly 30 support personnel. This generous staffing context yields an exceptionally low student-to-educator ratio, offering researchers a noteworthy example of small-scale rural educational delivery while providing parents and students with a supportive, highly individualized learning environment.