Elementary Schools in Ellsworth Public Schools

Ellsworth Public Schools in Maine has one elementary school, Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School, which serves grades K-8 and has a total enrollment of 744 students. The school has maintained a consistent 2-star performance ranking from SchoolDigger over the past three years, ranking between 147th and 195th out of approximately 290 Maine elementary schools.

Academically, Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School performs above the Ellsworth Public Schools district and state averages in English Language Arts, with 63-67% of students proficient or better. However, the school's Mathematics proficiency rates, at 42-44%, are below the state average of 47-49%. The school also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4%, which could impact student learning and achievement.

On a positive note, the school has a low student-teacher ratio of 10.9 to 1, suggesting students may benefit from more individualized attention and support. Additionally, nearly 45% of the school's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a population with higher economic needs, which can influence academic performance and other factors.