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South Bristol Elementary School

Q: Is South Bristol Elementary School a good school?

South Bristol Elementary School ranks 75 th of 289 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

75^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 289 Maine Elementary Schools

Better than 74% of Maine elementary schools

Summary

South Bristol Elementary School is a small public school serving grades PK-8 in the coastal town of South Bristol, Maine. With just 59 students, this high-performing school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, thanks to its exceptional academic performance and low student-teacher ratio.

South Bristol Elementary School's students consistently score well above the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science on the Maine Educational Assessments (MEA). The school has maintained a statewide ranking as high as 4th out of 288 schools, a testament to its dedication to providing a quality education. Additionally, the school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.5 to 8.6 students per teacher, allows for more individualized attention and support for students. While the school's free and reduced lunch rates have fluctuated over the years, this diverse population demonstrates the school's commitment to serving students from various socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Bristol Consolidated School and Edgecomb Eddy School, South Bristol Elementary School consistently outperforms the majority in academic metrics. This small school's big impact on its students and the local community is a testament to the hard work and dedication of its staff and leadership.

Students ?

7.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$38,247

Per pupil spending ?

39.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2024 State Route 129
South Bristol, ME 04568

(207) 644-8177

District: South Bristol Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.5%

Asian:

3.2%

Hispanic:

3.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 99th percentile in 2024 → 74th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maine average (67% vs 57% meeting standards)

✓Above the Maine median (74th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 7 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 99th-percentile peak (2024) to 74th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school67%

District avg66%

Maine avg57%

75^th of 289

Maine public elementary schools ?

Top 26%▼ down 20 pts since 2015

From top 6% (2015) to top 26% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

40^th of 176South Bristol 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	74.9	75 of 289	74.0%	★★★★☆
2024	97.2	4 of 288	98.6%	★★★★★
2023	91.4	22 of 290	92.4%	★★★★★
2015	92.5	17 of 284	94.0%	★★★★★
2009	73.6	17 of 209	91.9%	★★★★★
2008	75.8	27 of 195	86.2%	★★★★☆
2007	64.9	51 of 198	74.2%	★★★★☆
2006	50.2	90 of 192	53.1%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Maine (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts71%+8 vs state

Mathematics62%+13 vs state

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Schools Near South Bristol 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
South Bristol Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	2024 State Route 129	South Bristol	04568	Lincoln County	South Bristol Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 644-8177	63	9	7.1	39.7%	57 (90.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.2%)	2 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.2%)	74.9	75^th of 289 public elementary schools	74.0%		97.2	4^th of 288 public elementary schools	98.6%	71	71.4	62.1		$38,247
Boothbay Region Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	238 Townsend Avenue	Boothbay Harbor	04538	Lincoln County	Boothbay-Boothbay Hbr Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 633-5097	307	35	8.8	44.3%	279 (90.9%)	3 (1.0%)	9 (2.9%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	9 (2.9%)	60.3	131^st of 289 public elementary schools	54.7%		53.5	149^th of 288 public elementary schools	48.3%	18	68.9	52.4	40.6	$31,096
Bristol Consolidated School	Public	PK, KG-8	2153 Bristol Rd	Pemaquid	04558	Lincoln County	Bristol Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 677-2678	189	18	10.6	29.6%	179 (94.7%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.6%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	96.7	7^th of 289 public elementary schools	97.6%		94.4	12^th of 288 public elementary schools	95.8%	5	86.5	77.8	75.0	$24,782
Southport Central School	Public	K-6	438 Hendricks Hill Road	Southport	04576	Lincoln County	Southport Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 633-3132	16	4	3.6	31.3%	16 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67.1	100^th of 289 public elementary schools	65.4%					(n/a)		58.3		$56,908
Edgecomb Eddy School	Public	PK, KG-6	51 Emery Drive	Edgecomb	04556	Lincoln County	Edgecomb Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 882-5515	113	11	10.1	46.9%	106 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	3 (2.7%)	69.4	91^st of 289 public elementary schools	68.5%		75	75^th of 288 public elementary schools	74.0%	16	69.1	60.0		$31,502
Georgetown Central School	Public	PK, KG-6	52 Bay Point Road	Georgetown	04548	Sagadahoc County	Georgetown Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 633-2874	51	8	6.4	41.2%	49 (96.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53.1	157^th of 289 public elementary schools	45.7%		86.2	40^th of 288 public elementary schools	86.1%	117	60.9	52.2	50.0	$45,675
Wiscasset Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	83 Federal Street	Wiscasset	04578	Lincoln County	Wiscasset Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 882-7767	166	24	7.0	52.4%	156 (94.0%)	2 (1.2%)	3 (1.8%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	61.9	122^nd of 289 public elementary schools	57.8%		61.7	121^st of 288 public elementary schools	58.0%	1	66.7	56.8		$30,452
Woolwich Central School	Public	PK, KG-8	137 Nequasset Road	Woolwich	04579	Sagadahoc County	Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu	No	No	No	No	(207) 443-9739	333	31	10.8	30.0%	312 (93.7%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.9%)	48.1	174^th of 289 public elementary schools	39.8%		52.3	154^th of 288 public elementary schools	46.5%	20	66.8	47.5	30.3	$25,977
Great Salt Bay Community School	Public	PK, KG-8	559 Main St	Damariscotta	04543	Lincoln County	Great Salt Bay Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 563-3091	397	37	10.8	39.3%	362 (91.2%)	3 (0.8%)	17 (4.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.0%)	66	105^th of 289 public elementary schools	63.7%		67.8	99^th of 288 public elementary schools	65.6%	6	68.3	54.0	57.7	$22,751
Fisher-Mitchell School	Public	3-5	597 High Street	Bath	04530	Sagadahoc County	Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 443-8265	200	19	10.3	52.5%	164 (82.0%)	6 (3.0%)	8 (4.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (9.5%)	64.3	112^th of 289 public elementary schools	61.2%		47.2	176^th of 288 public elementary schools	38.9%	64	70.3	60.0	20.8	$24,328

Frequently Asked Questions about South Bristol Elementary School

Is South Bristol Elementary School a good school?

South Bristol Elementary School ranks 75^th of 289 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Bristol Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 63 students attended South Bristol Elementary School.

What district is South Bristol Elementary School in?

South Bristol Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of South Bristol Elementary School?

Students at South Bristol Elementary School are 90% White, 3% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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