Pond Cove Elementary

12 Scott Dyer Road
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107

pondcove.cape.k12.me.us/o/pond-cove

579 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Pond Cove Elementary School is a public school located in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, serving students from kindergarten through fourth grade. It is the only elementary school in the Cape Elizabeth School District and is known for its strong emphasis on community involvement, academic excellence, and a supportive learning environment. The school prioritizes a student-centered approach, aiming to foster both intellectual curiosity and social-emotional development in its young learners.

The school is highly regarded for its dedicated faculty and its integration of modern educational practices that cater to the diverse needs of its student population. Beyond the core curriculum, Pond Cove encourages participation in enrichment activities and extracurricular programs that help build a well-rounded school experience. Set in a quiet, coastal community, the school benefits from a close-knit culture where parent engagement is high and the partnership between home and school is considered a cornerstone of the students' success.

579

Total Students

45.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pond Cove Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	482
Hispanic	49
Black	5
Asian	7
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

White
482 (83.2%)
Hispanic
49 (8.5%)
Two or More
35 (6.0%)
Asian
7 (1.2%)
Black
5 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Cape Elizabeth Public Schools
Phone:	(207)799-7339
Website:	http://pondcove.cape.k12.me.us/o/pond-cove
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 29

Kindergarten 105

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 125

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 111