Edna Drinkwater School

56 Bayside Road
Lincolnville, ME 04849
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 105 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Edna Drinkwater School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 105 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 40-44% (Top 1% in ME)
  • : 65-69% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Edna Drinkwater School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

School Overview

Edna Drinkwater School's student population of 105 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
105 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Edna Drinkwater School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ME)
(18-19)
40-44%
36%
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(18-19)
65-69%
56%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Edna Drinkwater School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maine by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
3%
4%
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White
92%
87%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Edna Drinkwater School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% ME state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% ME state average).
How many students attend Edna Drinkwater School?
105 students attend Edna Drinkwater School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Edna Drinkwater School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edna Drinkwater School?
Edna Drinkwater School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Edna Drinkwater School offer ?
Edna Drinkwater School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Edna Drinkwater School part of?
Edna Drinkwater School is part of Northport Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 105 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 40-44% (Top 1%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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