Elementary Schools in Hope Public Schools

Summary:

Hope Public Schools in Maine is home to a single standout elementary school, Hope Elementary School. This school has consistently performed at a high level, ranking in the top 18% of all elementary schools in the state for the 2024-2025 school year. With proficiency rates in English Language Arts (78.05%) and Mathematics (67.07%) that significantly exceed the state averages, Hope Elementary is a shining example of academic excellence within the Hope Public Schools district.

The school's strong performance is further evidenced by its 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, which it has maintained for the past two school years. Additionally, Hope Elementary boasts a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 7.6 to 1, suggesting that students receive a high level of individual attention. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4% is slightly higher than the state average, it still falls within a reasonable range and may be an area for the school to focus on improving.

Overall, Hope Elementary School stands out as a shining example of academic excellence within the Hope Public Schools district. Its consistently strong performance, high rankings, and positive student-teacher ratio make it an attractive option for families seeking a high-quality elementary education in the area.

District Detail

2561 Atlantic Highway
Lincolnville, ME 04849

(207) 763-3818

SchoolDigger Rank:
29^th of 176 Maine districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-8
Students: 140

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MEA English Language Arts (2025)	MEA Mathematics (2025)	MEA Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Hope Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	34 Highfield Road	Hope	04847	Knox County	Hope Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 785-4081	140	18	8.0	32.1%	140 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80.9	52^nd of 289 public elementary schools	82.0%		77	66^th of 288 public elementary schools	77.1%	14	78.1	67.1	36.7	$33,535

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Admin District 40	1.66 mi	7	82^nd
Appleton Public Schools	4.12 mi	1	69^th
Five Town Central School District	6.55 mi	1	12^th
Regional School Unit 28/Maine School Admin District 28	6.8 mi	2	26^th
Lincolnville Public Schools	7.42 mi	1	20^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.