Conners-Emerson School

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346 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Conners-Emerson School, located in the scenic coastal town of Bar Harbor, Maine, serves as the primary public elementary and middle school for the local community. Situated at 11 Eagle Lake Road, the school functions as a central hub for K-8 education, emphasizing a supportive learning environment that leverages the unique geography and cultural resources of Mount Desert Island. The institution is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere typical of smaller Maine school districts.

Beyond its core curriculum, Conners-Emerson is recognized for integrating its stunning surroundings into the educational experience, often encouraging outdoor learning and participation in regional enrichment programs. The school prides itself on maintaining strong relationships between faculty, students, and parents, striving to prepare its graduates for the transition to secondary education at nearby institutions like Mount Desert Island High School. By balancing traditional instruction with modern educational practices, the school remains a vital pillar of the Bar Harbor community.

346

Total Students

45.4

Full-Time Teachers

7.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Conners-Emerson School
Demographic	Student Count
White	286
Hispanic	11
Black	18
Asian	14
Two or More	13
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
286 (82.7%)
Black
18 (5.2%)
Asian
14 (4.0%)
Two or More
13 (3.8%)
Hispanic
11 (3.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bar Harbor Public Schools
Phone:	(207)288-3631
Website:	http://sites.google.com/mdirss.org/conners-emerson-school/home
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	346
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	63
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 40

Grade 7 34

Grade 8 43