Serving 29 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Swans Island Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). 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 6:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Swans Island Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district, encompassing approximately 86.3 square miles around Swans Island, ME. Typically, it takes about 10-12 minutes to drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 4.8 miles and the furthest edge located 9.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swans Island Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Swans Island Elementary School's student population of 29 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
29 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Swans Island Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swans Island Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#201 out of 500 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
4%
Black
n/a
5%
White
86%
85%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swans Island Elementary School's ranking?
Swans Island Elementary School is ranked #201 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Swans Island Elementary School?
29 students attend Swans Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Swans Island Elementary School students are White, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Swans Island Elementary School?
Swans Island Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Swans Island Elementary School offer ?
Swans Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Swans Island Elementary School part of?
Swans Island Elementary School is part of MSAD 76 School District.
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