Cliff Island School serves 3 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 3 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Attendance Zone: Cliff Island School serves the eastern part of its district in Cliff Island, ME, covering an area of approximately 2.2 square miles. Families within the attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cliff Island School's student population of 3 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1869
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cliff Island School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
100%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.3%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
20%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cliff Island School?
3 students attend Cliff Island School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Cliff Island School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cliff Island School?
Cliff Island School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cliff Island School offer ?
Cliff Island School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cliff Island School part of?
Cliff Island School is part of Portland School District.
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