Jonesboro School District

291 Court Street
Machias, ME 04654
(District boundaries shown in map)
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10
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For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 54 students in Jonesboro School District.
Public School in Jonesboro School District have an average reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the Maine public schools of 84%).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
1 School
593 Schools
# Students
54 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
6 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of PS% has increased from 50% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ME)
(21-22)
≥80%
82%
≥80%
84%
≤20%
37%
(19-20)
≥50%
85%
(2022-23)
27.1%
28.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.28
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
92%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,685 is higher than the state median of $21,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,741 is higher than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,685
$21,739
Spending / Student
$22,741
$21,327

Best Jonesboro School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jonesboro Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
57 School Road
Jonesboro, ME 04648
(207) 434-2602
Gr: PK-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jonesboro School District?
Jonesboro School District manages 1 public schools serving 54 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Jonesboro School District?
92% of Jonesboro School District 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 School District?
Jonesboro School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Jonesboro School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,741 is higher than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 54 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥50%
  • : ≥80%
  • : ≥80%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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