Jonesport Public Schools

Jonesport Public Schools is a small school district in Maine, consisting of a single elementary school, Jonesport Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8. With a total enrollment of just 98 students, the school has a predominantly white student population and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.8. However, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Maine elementary schools, and faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism and a large proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Jonesport Elementary School's low academic performance, with a ranking of 257th out of 290 Maine elementary schools in the 2022-2023 school year, is a significant concern. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 32.2% is more than double the state average, which likely contributes to its poor academic outcomes. Additionally, nearly half (43.88%) of the school's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite the school's small class sizes and individualized attention, the data suggests that Jonesport Elementary School and the Jonesport Public Schools district face significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to their students. Addressing the root causes of the school's low performance, high absenteeism, and economic disadvantage will be crucial in improving educational outcomes and supporting the success of the community's children.