Cranberry Isles School

251 Cranberry Road
Cranberry Isles, ME 04625

www.cranberryislesschool.net/

5 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Cranberry Isles School, located at 251 Cranberry Road, serves as a unique educational institution situated within the remote and scenic island community of Cranberry Isles, Maine. Because of its isolated location, the school plays a vital role as a cornerstone of the island’s social and civic life. It is designed to provide personalized instruction to a small student body, often utilizing multi-grade classrooms that foster close-knit relationships between students, teachers, and the broader community.

The school is defined by its commitment to meeting the specific challenges and opportunities of island living. By emphasizing individualized attention and community-based learning, the Cranberry Isles School ensures that students receive a high-quality education despite the logistical constraints of being off the mainland. It stands not only as a place of academic growth but also as a essential hub that preserves the heritage and viability of the island population for generations to come.

Total Students

1.8

Full-Time Teachers

2.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cranberry Isles School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	1

White
4 (80.0%)
Hispanic
1 (20.0%)

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:	Cranberry Isles Public Schools
Phone:	(207)244-3765
Website:	http://www.cranberryislesschool.net/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	5
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	2.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 1 1

Grade 2 1

Grade 4 1

Grade 5 1

Grade 6 1