Serving 54 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Jonesboro Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
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 and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Math Proficiency: ≥80%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Jonesboro Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Jonesboro, ME, encompassing an area of approximately 38.4 square miles. Typically, it takes about 10-12 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 3.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 4.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jonesboro Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Jonesboro Elementary School's student population of 54 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
54 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jonesboro Elementary School is 0.15, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
4%
Black
2%
5%
White
92%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.1%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Jonesboro Elementary School?
54 students attend Jonesboro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Jonesboro Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jonesboro Elementary School?
Jonesboro Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jonesboro Elementary School offer ?
Jonesboro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jonesboro Elementary School part of?
Jonesboro Elementary School is part of Jonesboro School District.
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