Swans Island Elementary School

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Swans Island Elementary School ranks 67 th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Swans Island Elementary School is a small public school serving grades K-8 in the remote island community of Swans Island, Maine, with a total enrollment of just 25 students. While the school has shown improvement in its statewide ranking over the years, reaching a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, it has some unique characteristics that set it apart from nearby schools.

One notable difference is the school's racial makeup, with 84% of students identifying as white, significantly higher than the nearby Conners-Emerson School (80.48% white) and Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School (96.55% white). Additionally, Swans Island Elementary has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 32.1%, well above the state average of 20% and the rates of schools like Sedgwick Elementary School (30.3%) and Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School (22.5%).

Despite these challenges, Swans Island Elementary School has shown academic strengths, with 61.11% of students proficient or better in MEA/Mathematics, higher than the state average of 48.68% and outperforming some nearby schools like Sedgwick Elementary School (52.27%) and Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School (35.34%). The school also has a very low student-teacher ratio of 5.5, suggesting students may receive more individualized attention, and a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 20%, indicating the community it serves may be relatively affluent compared to the surrounding areas.

Detail:

Public K-8

116 Rose Hill Road
Swans Island, ME 04685

(207) 526-4300

District: Maine School Admin District 76

SchoolDigger Rank:
67^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $41,466

Student/teacher ratio: 5.1

Number of students: 23

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.3%

Two or more races:

8.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Swans Island Elementary School ranks better than 76.9% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.03. (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 (91.3%), two or more races (8.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Swans Island Elementary School is 5.1. (See more...)

Compare Swans Island Elementary School employs 4.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Swans Island Elementary School is $41,466.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Swans Island Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Maine School Admin District 76:

SchoolDigger ranks Maine School Admin District 76 38^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Swans Island Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2009	41.79	144^th	209	31.1%
2023	78.03	67^th	290	76.9%

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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 Swans Island Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	50	50
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	48	48
1994	55	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	56
1995	46	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	47
1996	46	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	47
1997	42	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	43
1998	41	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	43
1999	41	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	44
2000	37	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	40
2001	34	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-2	34
2002	28	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	30
2003	28	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	30
2004	24	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	26
2005	28	2	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	34
2006	24	2	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	28
2007	27	1	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	31
2008	25	1	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	30
2009	27	0	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	31
2010	30	0	1	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	34
2011	34	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	36
2012	36	0	2	0	1	0	0	0	39
2013	49	0	2	0	1	0	0	0	52
2014	33	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	36
2015	32	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	35
2016	35	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	38
2017	35	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	38
2018	28	3	0	0	1	0	2	0	34
2019	30	2	0	0	0	0	2	0	34
2020	27	1	0	0	1	0	3	0	32
2021	20	1	0	0	1	0	3	0	25
2022	15	0	0	0	0	0	4	0	19
2023	21	0	0	0	0	0	4	0	25
2024	21	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	23

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 Swans Island Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	50	4.0	12.5	n/a
1993	48	3.2	15.0	43.8
1994	56	3.4	16.5	41.1
1995	47	3.7	12.7	38.3
1996	47	3.7	12.7	38.3
1997	43	3.7	11.6	20.9
1998	43	3.5	12.3	25.6
1999	44	3.0	14.7	29.5
2000	40	3.2	12.5	27.5
2001	34	3.5	10.3	30.6
2002	30	4.2	7.1	36.7
2003	30	4.2	7.1	36.7
2004	26	4.5	5.8	30.8
2005	34	4.6	7.4	32.4
2006	28	4.6	6.1	32.1
2007	31	5.2	6.0	12.9
2008	30	5.7	5.3	30
2009	31	4.3	6.5	41.9
2010	34	4.9	6.9	35.3
2011	36	3.2	11.2	47.2
2012	39	4.9	7.8	0
2013	52	5.0	10.2	46.2
2014	36	5.1	7.0	50
2015	35	4.0	8.7	51.4
2016	38	5.0	7.6	44.7
2017	38	4.6	8.2	44.7
2018	34	5.3	6.4	50
2019	34	4.7	7.2	50
2020	32	4.7	6.7	46.9
2021	25	4.7	5.3	28
2022	19	5.0	3.8	42.1
2023	25	4.5	5.5	20
2024	23	4.5	5.1	26.1

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 Swans Island Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	50	4.0	12.5	n/a
1993	48	3.2	15.0	43.8
1994	56	3.4	16.5	41.1
1995	47	3.7	12.7	38.3
1996	47	3.7	12.7	38.3
1997	43	3.7	11.6	20.9
1998	43	3.5	12.3	25.6
1999	44	3.0	14.7	29.5
2000	40	3.2	12.5	27.5
2001	34	3.5	10.3	30.6
2002	30	4.2	7.1	36.7
2003	30	4.2	7.1	36.7
2004	26	4.5	5.8	30.8
2005	34	4.6	7.4	32.4
2006	28	4.6	6.1	32.1
2007	31	5.2	6.0	12.9
2008	30	5.7	5.3	30
2009	31	4.3	6.5	41.9
2010	34	4.9	6.9	35.3
2011	36	3.2	11.2	47.2
2012	39	4.9	7.8	0
2013	52	5.0	10.2	46.2
2014	36	5.1	7.0	50
2015	35	4.0	8.7	51.4
2016	38	5.0	7.6	44.7
2017	38	4.6	8.2	44.7
2018	34	5.3	6.4	50
2019	34	4.7	7.2	50
2020	32	4.7	6.7	46.9
2021	25	4.7	5.3	28
2022	19	5.0	3.8	42.1
2023	25	4.5	5.5	20
2024	23	4.5	5.1	26.1

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 Swans Island Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$26,689
2019	$27,938
2020	$29,780
2021	$47,060
2022	$56,200
2023	$41,466

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Swans Island Elementary School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	34	25	26.5%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	30	21	30%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50%	20%	30%

Schools Near Swans Island 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Isle au Haut Rural School	Public	PK, KG-8	1 Schoolhouse lane	Isle Au Haut	04645	Knox County	Isle Au Haut Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 335-2521	4	1	4.0		3 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$51,464
Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School	Public	K-8	249 North Deer Isle RD	Deer Isle	04627	Hancock County	Deer Isle-Stonington Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 348-6301	228	21	10.7	32.5%	219 (96.1%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	27.2	236^th of 290 public elementary schools	18.6%		19.5	169^th of 210 public elementary schools	19.5%	67	60.2	35.3		$20,690
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Swans Island Elementary School

What district is Swans Island Elementary School in?

Maine School Admin District 76

Is Swans Island Elementary School a good school?

Swans Island Elementary School ranks 67^th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Swans Island Elementary School?

Students at Swans Island Elementary School are 91% White, 9% Two or more races.

How many students attend Swans Island Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 23 students attended Swans Island Elementary School.

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