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Jonesboro Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-8

260^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 289 Maine Elementary Schools

Better than 10% of Maine elementary schools

Summary

Jonesboro Elementary School is a small public school serving grades PK-8 in the town of Jonesboro, Maine. With just 47 students, the school is part of the Jonesboro Public Schools district, which is ranked 165 out of 176 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jonesboro Elementary School faces several challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, significantly lower test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state averages, and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 82 out of 228 Maine elementary schools in 2020-2021 to a low of 260 out of 289 in 2024-2025, suggesting it is struggling to keep up with the performance of other elementary schools in the state. When compared to the nearby Cherryfield Elementary, which is 17.57 miles away, Jonesboro Elementary School stands out as the lowest-performing in terms of test scores and school rankings.

The high chronic absenteeism rates and high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Jonesboro Elementary School may be contributing factors to the school's lower academic performance. These socioeconomic factors can have a significant impact on student learning and achievement. The school may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address these issues and improve student outcomes.

Students ?

8.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$26,297

Per pupil spending ?

55.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

57 School Road
Jonesboro, ME 04648

(207) 434-2602

District: Jonesboro Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.6%

Two or more races:

3.7%

African American:

1.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 29th percentile in 2006 → 10th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maine average (43% vs 57% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (10th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 19 percentile points since 2006

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school43%

District avg49%

Maine avg57%

260^th of 289

Maine public elementary schools ?

Bottom 10%▼ down 44 pts since 2015

From top 46% (2015) to bottom 10% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

165^th of 176Jonesboro Public Schools among Maine districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	15.3	260 of 289	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	27.7	242 of 288	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	60.4	82 of 228	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	58.7	130 of 284	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	13.3	208 of 209	0.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	55.3	82 of 195	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	37.1	139 of 198	29.8%	★★☆☆☆
2006	36.6	136 of 192	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Maine (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts50%-14 vs state

Mathematics37%-13 vs state

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Schools Near Jonesboro Elementary School

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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
Jonesboro Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	57 School Road	Jonesboro	04648	Washington County	Jonesboro Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 434-2602	54	6	8.8	55.6%	50 (92.6%)	1 (1.9%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.7%)	15.3	260^th of 289 public elementary schools	10.0%		27.7	242^nd of 288 public elementary schools	16.0%	18	50.0	36.7		$26,297
Daniel W Merritt School	Public	PK, KG-6	518 Indian River Road	Addison	04606	Washington County	Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Admin District 37	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 483-2229	89	10	8.6	61.8%	83 (93.3%)	1 (1.1%)	5 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.3	258^th of 289 public elementary schools	10.7%		58.6	130^th of 288 public elementary schools	54.9%	128	51.0	36.7		$26,221
Jonesport Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	139 Snare Creek LN	Jonesport	04649	Washington County	Jonesport Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 497-2830	101	10	9.8	74.3%	98 (97.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33	221^st of 289 public elementary schools	23.5%		50.3	160^th of 288 public elementary schools	44.4%	61	57.4	44.3	33.3	$22,648
Rose M Gaffney School	Public	PK, KG-8	15 Rose Gaffney Rd	Machias	04654	Washington County	Machias Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 255-3411	321	24	13.3	63.6%	305 (95.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	40.4	200^th of 289 public elementary schools	30.8%		39.9	198^th of 288 public elementary schools	31.3%	2	60.4	44.7	41.3	$16,225
Fort O'Brien School	Public	PK, KG-8	492 Port Road	Machiasport	04655	Washington County	Machiasport Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 255-4575	57	5	11.6	61.4%	57 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7.3	280^th of 289 public elementary schools	3.1%		1.6	286^th of 288 public elementary schools	0.7%	6	48.7	23.7		$32,797
Beals Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	24 Mill Pond Rd	Beals	04611	Washington County	Beals Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 497-5449	48	7	7.1	68.8%	45 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.2%)	37.2	211^th of 289 public elementary schools	27.0%		35.6	222^nd of 288 public elementary schools	22.9%	11	70.0	23.3		$33,766
Elm Street School-East Machias	Public	PK, KG-8	38 Jacksonville Road	East Machias	04630	Washington County	East Machias Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 255-8692	176	15	12.0	51.1%	172 (97.7%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	42.4	188^th of 289 public elementary schools	34.9%		49.3	166^th of 288 public elementary schools	42.4%	22	65.8	43.0	30.3	$15,639
Harrington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1227 US Highway 1A	Harrington	04643	Washington County	Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Admin District 37	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 483-6681	137	12	11.9	63.5%	115 (83.9%)	3 (2.2%)	14 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)	23.8	243^rd of 289 public elementary schools	15.9%		55.7	137^th of 288 public elementary schools	52.4%	106	44.1	48.5		$20,112
Bay Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	2066 Cutler Rd	Cutler	04626	Washington County	Cutler Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 259-3347	36	4	8.1	86.1%	33 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (5.6%)	22.4	247^th of 289 public elementary schools	14.5%		63.8	117^th of 288 public elementary schools	59.4%	130	52.9	41.2		$32,656
Milbridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	39 Washington Street	Milbridge	04658	Washington County	Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Admin District 37	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 546-2210	114	13	8.9	74.6%	82 (71.9%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (26.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	55.2	149^th of 289 public elementary schools	48.4%		53.2	150^th of 288 public elementary schools	47.9%	1	63.3	55.7		$22,213

Frequently Asked Questions about Jonesboro Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Jonesboro Elementary School?

Students at Jonesboro Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

What district is Jonesboro Elementary School in?

Jonesboro Public Schools

Is Jonesboro Elementary School a good school?

Jonesboro Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.0% of Maine elementary schools.

How many students attend Jonesboro Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 54 students attended Jonesboro Elementary School.

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