Mt Desert Elementary School

Summary:

Mt Desert Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Northeast Harbor, Maine, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 153 students. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic achievement that far exceeds state averages.

Mt Desert Elementary School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with 82.65% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 70.1% in Mathematics, and 59.38% in Science - all significantly higher than the state averages. The school also has a more diverse racial makeup compared to many nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and multiracial students. Additionally, Mt Desert Elementary boasts a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.3 to 7.3 over the past three years, suggesting a high level of individual attention and support for students.

While the school's academic excellence is impressive, the recent increase in chronic absenteeism, from 16.7% in 2020-2021 to 34.7% in 2022-2023, is a concern that the school may need to address. Nonetheless, when compared to the surrounding schools, such as Peninsula School, Brooklin School, and Lamoine Consolidated School, Mt Desert Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, providing a quality education to its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

8 Joy Road
Northeast Harbor, ME 04662

(207) 276-3348

District: Mount Desert Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
12^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $31,214

Students who attend Mt Desert Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Mt Desert Island High School

Student/teacher ratio: 7.6

Number of students: 159

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.9%

Two or more races:

8.8%

Hispanic:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mt Desert Elementary School ranks better than 95.9% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.76. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.9%), two or more races (8.8%), Hispanic (5.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 13.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mt Desert Elementary School is 7.6. (See more...)

Compare Mt Desert Elementary School employs 20.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mt Desert Elementary School is $31,214.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mt Desert Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Mount Desert Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Desert Public Schools 7^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mt Desert Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2006	86.98	6^th	192	96.9%
2007	86.31	7^th	198	96.5%
2008	76.64	24^th	195	87.7%
2009	68.03	39^th	209	81.3%
2010	79.88	22^nd	193	88.6%
2011	88.05	9^th	186	95.2%
2012	88.74	9^th	258	96.5%
2013	86.09	9^th	261	96.6%
2015	90.15	28^th	284	90.1%
2016	74.57	42^nd	255	83.5%
2017	82.35	24^th	256	90.6%
2018	63.09	74^th	254	70.9%
2019	79.71	37^th	258	85.7%
2021	90.00	6^th	228	97.4%
2023	93.76	12^th	290	95.9%

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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mt Desert Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	216	216
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	224	224
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	247	247
1994	248	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	248
1995	279	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	281
1996	279	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	281
1997	272	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	274
1998	250	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	250
1999	239	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	239
2000	220	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	220
2001	212	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	214
2002	181	3	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	185
2003	181	3	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	185
2004	163	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	167
2005	155	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	157
2006	147	4	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	155
2007	147	4	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	154
2008	152	4	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	159
2009	153	4	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
2010	143	3	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	152
2011	146	1	0	3	6	0	0	0	156
2012	157	1	6	3	0	0	0	0	167
2013	163	1	6	3	0	0	0	0	173
2014	174	0	6	1	0	0	0	0	181
2015	182	0	6	0	1	0	1	0	190
2016	184	1	7	0	1	0	1	0	194
2017	169	0	5	1	1	0	5	0	181
2018	166	0	2	2	1	1	8	0	180
2019	153	0	2	4	1	1	8	0	169
2020	144	0	3	5	1	1	8	0	162
2021	123	0	1	6	0	1	8	0	139
2022	125	1	1	8	1	1	8	0	145
2023	133	1	1	9	0	1	8	0	153
2024	135	0	1	9	0	0	14	0	159

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mt Desert Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	216	17.5	12.3	n/a
1992	224	19.1	11.7	n/a
1993	247	20.6	12.0	7.3
1994	248	21.6	11.5	7.3
1995	281	20.0	14.1	7.8
1996	281	20.0	14.1	7.8
1997	274	20.0	13.7	10.9
1998	250	20.6	12.1	8.8
1999	239	20.9	11.4	10
2000	220	21.1	10.4	13.2
2001	214	20.6	10.4	7.5
2002	185	19.2	9.6	7
2003	185	19.2	9.6	7
2004	167	20.7	8.1	9
2005	157	18.1	8.7	14.6
2006	155	19.1	8.1	11.6
2007	154	18.2	8.5	13
2008	159	26.0	6.1	14.5
2009	162	19.1	8.5	14.8
2010	152	18.1	8.4	13.2
2011	156	18.1	8.6	16
2012	167	19.1	8.7	5.4
2013	173	20.0	8.6	12.7
2014	181	20.9	8.6	14.9
2015	190	21.0	9.0	9.5
2016	194	22.0	8.8	12.9
2017	181	22.3	8.1	7.7
2018	180	22.1	8.1	12.2
2019	169	23.3	7.2	14.8
2020	162	20.3	7.9	17.9
2021	139	18.9	7.3	7.9
2022	145	23.0	6.3	25.5
2023	153	22.0	6.9	15
2024	159	20.9	7.6	13.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mt Desert Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	216	17.5	12.3	n/a
1992	224	19.1	11.7	n/a
1993	247	20.6	12.0	7.3
1994	248	21.6	11.5	7.3
1995	281	20.0	14.1	7.8
1996	281	20.0	14.1	7.8
1997	274	20.0	13.7	10.9
1998	250	20.6	12.1	8.8
1999	239	20.9	11.4	10
2000	220	21.1	10.4	13.2
2001	214	20.6	10.4	7.5
2002	185	19.2	9.6	7
2003	185	19.2	9.6	7
2004	167	20.7	8.1	9
2005	157	18.1	8.7	14.6
2006	155	19.1	8.1	11.6
2007	154	18.2	8.5	13
2008	159	26.0	6.1	14.5
2009	162	19.1	8.5	14.8
2010	152	18.1	8.4	13.2
2011	156	18.1	8.6	16
2012	167	19.1	8.7	5.4
2013	173	20.0	8.6	12.7
2014	181	20.9	8.6	14.9
2015	190	21.0	9.0	9.5
2016	194	22.0	8.8	12.9
2017	181	22.3	8.1	7.7
2018	180	22.1	8.1	12.2
2019	169	23.3	7.2	14.8
2020	162	20.3	7.9	17.9
2021	139	18.9	7.3	7.9
2022	145	23.0	6.3	25.5
2023	153	22.0	6.9	15
2024	159	20.9	7.6	13.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mt Desert Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$21,496
2019	$24,075
2020	$25,119
2021	$32,513
2022	$31,721
2023	$31,214

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mt Desert Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 37^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 12^th of 290 Elementary schools	10.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	169	153	9.5%
African American	0	1
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	4	9	125%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	153	133	13.1%
Two or More Races	8	8
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.8%	15%	0.2%

Schools Near Mt Desert Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Mt Desert Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	8 Joy Road	Northeast Harbor	04662	Hancock County	Mount Desert Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 276-3348	159	21	7.6	13.2%	135 (84.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.7%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (8.8%)	93.8	12^th of 290 public elementary schools	95.9%					(n/a)	82.7	70.1	59.4	$31,214
Pemetic Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	327 Main Street	Southwest Harbor	04679	Hancock County	Southwest Harbor Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 244-5502	122	21	5.7	21.3%	109 (89.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.4%)	85.5	43^rd of 290 public elementary schools	85.2%		77.3	44^th of 210 public elementary schools	79.0%	1	80.0	68.1	37.5	$29,434
Cranberry Isles School	Public	K-8	251 Cranberry Road	Cranberry Isles	04625	Hancock County	Cranberry Isles Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 244-3765	9	2	5.6	44.4%	8 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$83,738
Tremont Consolidated School	Public	PK, KG-8	119 Tremont Road	Bass Harbor	04653	Hancock County	Tremont Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 244-7777	135	19	7.1	28.1%	133 (98.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	27.6	235^th of 290 public elementary schools	19.0%					(n/a)	53.2	45.0		$32,404
Conners-Emerson School	Public	K-8	11 Eagle Lake Road	Bar Harbor	04609	Hancock County	Bar Harbor Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 288-3631	346	46	7.5	15.0%	282 (81.5%)	16 (4.6%)	11 (3.2%)	15 (4.3%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	18 (5.2%)	97.6	3^rd of 290 public elementary schools	99.0%		93	5^th of 210 public elementary schools	97.6%	2	85.4	78.6	68.8	$27,188
Swans Island Elementary School	Public	K-8	116 Rose Hill Road	Swans Island	04685	Hancock County	Maine School Admin District 76	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 526-4300	23	5	5.1	26.1%	21 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.7%)	78	67^th of 290 public elementary schools	76.9%					(n/a)		61.1		$41,466
Trenton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	51 School Road	Trenton	04605	Hancock County	Trenton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 667-8447	138	17	7.9	28.3%	132 (95.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.2%)	51	166^th of 290 public elementary schools	42.8%		70.8	54^th of 210 public elementary schools	74.3%	112	64.7	55.3	15.6	$27,046
Frenchboro Elementary School	Public	K-8	22 High Road	Frenchboro	04635	Hancock County	Frenchboro Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 334-2944	5	1	4.1		5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$45,690
Lamoine Consolidated School	Public	K-8	53 Lamoine Beach Road	Lamoine	04605	Hancock County	Lamoine Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 667-8578	126	12	10.1	15.9%	118 (93.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	83	55^th of 290 public elementary schools	81.0%					(n/a)	79.0	71.6	30.6	$20,158
Brooklin School	Public	PK, KG-8	41 School Street	Brooklin	04616	Hancock County	Brooklin Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 359-2133	52	6	8.5	30.8%	46 (88.5%)	3 (5.8%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	81	57^th of 290 public elementary schools	80.3%					(n/a)	74.3	60.0	52.9	$30,078

Frequently Asked Questions about Mt Desert Elementary School

What district is Mt Desert Elementary School in?

Mount Desert Public Schools

How many students attend Mt Desert Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 159 students attended Mt Desert Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Mt Desert Elementary School?

Students at Mt Desert Elementary School are 85% White, 9% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

Is Mt Desert Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Mt Desert Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 12^th of 290 Maine elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Mt Desert Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Mt Desert Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Mt Desert Island High School

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