Peninsula Sch

71 Main Street
Prospect Harbor, ME 04669

(207)963-2003

ps.rsu24.org/

65 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Peninsula School, located in the quiet coastal village of Prospect Harbor, Maine, serves as a central hub for the small, close-knit communities of the Schoodic Peninsula. As a K-8 institution, it provides a foundational education to local children within a setting that emphasizes the unique landscape and culture of Downeast Maine. The school is known for its intimate learning environment, where small class sizes allow teachers to provide individualized attention, fostering a supportive atmosphere that bridges the gap between home and academic life.

Beyond traditional academics, the school is deeply integrated into the fabric of its remote coastal surroundings. It often leverages its proximity to the Schoodic District of Acadia National Park, incorporating place-based learning that connects students to the local environment, marine ecosystems, and maritime history. As a cornerstone of Prospect Harbor, Peninsula School plays a vital role in sustaining the community’s social fabric, acting not only as a place of instruction but as a community anchor that reflects the resilience and character of the families living on the Maine coast.

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

5.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peninsula Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	4

White
61 (93.8%)
Hispanic
4 (6.2%)

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:	RSU 24
Phone:	(207)963-2003
Website:	http://ps.rsu24.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	65
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	41
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 11

Grade 1 8

Grade 2 10

Grade 3 11

Grade 4 9

Grade 5 16