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Edna Drinkwater School

Public Grades K-8

9^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 289 Maine Elementary Schools

Better than 97% of Maine elementary schools

Summary

Edna Drinkwater School is a high-performing elementary school located in Northport, Maine, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 90 students. As part of the Northport Public Schools district, which is ranked 6th out of 176 districts in the state, Edna Drinkwater School has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in Maine, ranking within the top 25 schools for the past several years.

The school's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 82.54% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 78.46% proficient or better in Mathematics, significantly outpacing the state averages of 63.84% and 49.38%, respectively. Edna Drinkwater School also stands out for its strong performance among student subgroups, ranking 9th out of 251 Maine elementary schools for female students, 22nd out of 251 for male students, and an exceptional 1st out of 248 for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, the school's low chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4% in the 2023-2024 school year is lower than the state average.

Edna Drinkwater School's success can be attributed to its small size and low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.8 to 8.5 students per teacher, which is significantly lower than the state and district averages. While the school outperforms most nearby schools in the region, a few exceptions, such as Adams School in Castine and Lincolnville Central School, also rank among the top elementary schools in Maine, providing valuable insights into best practices that could be replicated at Edna Drinkwater School.

Students ?

8.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$30,830

Per pupil spending ?

51%

Free/discounted lunch ?

56 Bayside Road
Northport, ME 04849

(207) 338-3430

District: Northport Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.9%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Hispanic:

2.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 83rd percentile in 2016 → 97th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maine average (80% vs 57% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Maine elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 14 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school80%

District avg80%

Maine avg57%

9^th of 289

Maine public elementary schools ?

Top 3%▲ up 14 pts since 2016

From top 17% (2016) to top 3% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 176Northport 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	95.1	9 of 289	96.9%	★★★★★
2024	90.5	24 of 288	91.7%	★★★★★
2023	93.5	13 of 290	95.5%	★★★★★
2022	98.0	1 of 210	99.5%	★★★★★
2019	65.7	70 of 258	72.9%	★★★★☆
2018	67.3	58 of 254	77.2%	★★★★☆
2017	63.1	81 of 256	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	73.7	43 of 255	83.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	95.2	9 of 251	96.4%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	99.9	1 of 248	99.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	91.7	22 of 251	91.2%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)100th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2025)96th percentile~ school

Male (2025)91st percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs Maine (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts83%+19 vs state

Mathematics78%+29 vs state

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Schools Near Edna Drinkwater 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
Edna Drinkwater School	Public	K-8	56 Bayside Road	Northport	04849	Waldo County	Northport Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 338-3430	98	12	8.5	51.0%	92 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)	95.1	9^th of 289 public elementary schools	96.9%		90.5	24^th of 288 public elementary schools	91.7%	15	82.5	78.5		$30,830
Captain Albert W. Stevens School	Public	PK, KG-5	31 Elementary Avenue	Belfast	04915	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 71	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 338-3510	232	23	10.0	53.0%	201 (86.6%)	3 (1.3%)	8 (3.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.2%)	65.5	108^th of 289 public elementary schools	62.6%		68.7	96^th of 288 public elementary schools	66.7%	12	66.1	67.7	31.5	$27,226
East Belfast School	Public	PK, KG-2	14 Swan Lake Avenue	Belfast	04915	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 71	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 338-4420	99	10	10.4	73.7%	88 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.1%)								(n/a)				$28,251
Searsport Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	30 Mortland Road	Searsport	04974	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 20	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 548-2317	167	20	8.2	80.2%	165 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	39.4	203^rd of 289 public elementary schools	29.8%		38.7	206^th of 288 public elementary schools	28.5%	3	64.0	41.9		$30,882
Adams School	Public	PK, KG-8	27 School Street	Castine	04421	Hancock County	Castine Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 326-8608	45	9	4.8	17.8%	43 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	97.3	5^th of 289 public elementary schools	98.3%		92.4	18^th of 288 public elementary schools	93.8%	13		81.8		$29,085
Lincolnville Central School	Public	PK, KG-8	523 Hope Road	Lincolnville	04849	Waldo County	Lincolnville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 763-3366	212	21	10.2	43.4%	206 (97.2%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	90	29^th of 289 public elementary schools	90.0%		92.4	19^th of 288 public elementary schools	93.4%	10	86.8	66.9	52.3	$24,700
Gladys Weymouth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	2 South Main Street	Morrill	04952	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 71	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 342-5300	79	7	12.1	63.3%	71 (89.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.5%)								(n/a)				$24,778
Kermit S Nickerson School	Public	3-5	18 Townhouse Road	Swanville	04915	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 71	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 338-1858	58	6	10.0	70.7%	55 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.2%)	56	146^th of 289 public elementary schools	49.5%		51.6	155^th of 288 public elementary schools	46.2%	9	65.5	53.5		$24,004
Brooksville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	1527 Coastal Road	Brooksville	04617	Hancock County	Brooksville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 326-8500	42	9	4.9	54.8%	37 (88.1%)	1 (2.4%)	3 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49.2	169^th of 289 public elementary schools	41.5%		53.7	146^th of 288 public elementary schools	49.3%	23	75.0	35.0		$42,497
Ames Elementary School	Public	2-5	165 New England Road	Searsmont	04973	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 71	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 342-5100	122	10	11.9	56.6%	115 (94.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.1%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	78.2	65^th of 289 public elementary schools	77.5%		74.9	76^th of 288 public elementary schools	73.6%	11	72.0	75.3	31.0	$23,435

Frequently Asked Questions about Edna Drinkwater School

How many students attend Edna Drinkwater School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 98 students attended Edna Drinkwater School.

What district is Edna Drinkwater School in?

Northport Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Edna Drinkwater School?

Students at Edna Drinkwater School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Is Edna Drinkwater School a good school?

Yes! Edna Drinkwater School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 9^th of 289 Maine elementary schools.

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