Eastport Elementary School

80 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Eastport Elementary School is a public school located in the small, historic coastal city of Eastport, Maine. Serving the local community, the school provides an educational environment tailored to the needs of students in a tight-knit, rural setting. As part of a regional school system, it focuses on delivering foundational academics while fostering a supportive atmosphere that reflects the character and values of Maine’s easternmost community.

The school is known for its role as a central hub for families in Eastport, offering small class sizes that allow for more personalized attention between teachers and students. By leveraging its unique location—situated near the ocean and the Canadian border—the school often incorporates local heritage and environmental themes into its curriculum. Dedicated to preparing students for their secondary education, Eastport Elementary emphasizes core competencies while maintaining a strong sense of school spirit and community engagement.

Total Students

10.8

Full-Time Teachers

7.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eastport Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	1
Two or More	14
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
60 (75.0%)
Two or More
14 (17.5%)
American Indian
4 (5.0%)
Hispanic
1 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.3%)

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:	Eastport Public Schools
Phone:	(207)853-6252
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	80
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	41
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 6

Kindergarten 6

Grade 1 6

Grade 2 8

Grade 3 7

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 9

Grade 6 8

Grade 7 10

Grade 8 13