Jonesboro Public Schools

Jonesboro Public Schools is a small school district in Maine, consisting of only one school, Jonesboro Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 with an enrollment of 47 students. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 82 out of 228 schools in 2020-2021 to 260 out of 289 schools in 2024-2025, indicating significant academic challenges.

Jonesboro Elementary School's proficiency rates in both English Language Arts (50%) and Mathematics (36.67%) are significantly lower than the state averages of 63.84% and 49.38%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4%, which is higher than the state average. These academic performance issues may be exacerbated by the fact that 46.81% of the school's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage.

Despite the academic and economic challenges, Jonesboro Elementary School's small size, with a student-teacher ratio of 9.2, may provide some advantages in terms of personalized attention and support for students. However, the district and school leaders will need to address the declining performance and academic gaps to improve student outcomes and ensure that all students in the Jonesboro Public Schools district receive a high-quality education.