Jonesport Elementary School

www.jonesportelementary.org

101 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Jonesport Elementary School is a small, public primary school located in the coastal community of Jonesport, Maine. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, the school functions as a central educational pillar for the local rural population. Because of its location in Washington County, the school often benefits from the close-knit, supportive atmosphere typical of Maine’s smaller coastal towns, emphasizing a personalized approach to instruction and a strong connection to the local community.

The school is part of the AOS 96 school district, which focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school. Given the geographical context of Jonesport, the school often incorporates elements of the surrounding maritime environment into its culture. While it operates with limited resources compared to larger urban districts, the school remains committed to fostering student growth through traditional academics and community-based engagement, serving as both an educational facility and a focal point for local families.

101

Total Students

10.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jonesport Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Black	2
American Indian	1

White
98 (97.0%)
Black
2 (2.0%)
American Indian
1 (1.0%)

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:	Jonesport Public Schools
Phone:	(207)497-2830
Website:	http://www.jonesportelementary.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	101
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 10

Kindergarten 10

Grade 1 10

Grade 2 10

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 10

Grade 6 7

Grade 7 9

Grade 8 10