Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School

Summary:

Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Deer Isle, Maine, serving grades K-7 with a total enrollment of 203 students. The school is part of the Deer Isle-Stonington Central School District, which is ranked 156 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (96.55%) compared to the nearby schools, such as Pemetic Elementary and Penobscot Elementary, which have more diverse student populations. The school has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 7.9% in 2020-2021 to 33.8% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are lower than the state averages and the nearby schools, with a 2022-2023 ELA proficiency rate of 60.15% compared to the state's 64.63%, and a Math proficiency rate of 35.34% compared to the state's 48.68%. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 27.41% to 47.94% over the past few years, indicating a higher level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from 200 out of 258 Maine elementary schools in 2011-2012 to 236 out of 290 in 2022-2023, with a consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. When compared to the nearby schools, Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary generally underperforms in terms of test scores, school rankings, and other key metrics. For example, Pemetic Elementary and Penobscot Elementary, which are both within a 20-mile radius, have significantly higher statewide rankings and test scores.

Detail:

Public K-8

249 North Deer Isle RD
Deer Isle, ME 04627

(207) 348-6301

District: Deer Isle-Stonington Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
236^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,690

Students who attend Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Deer Isle-Stonington High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.1

Number of students: 203

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.6%

Hispanic:

1.0%

Pacific Islander:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School ranks worse than 81.4% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.18. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.6%), Hispanic (1%), Pacific Islander (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School is 9.1. (See more...)

Compare Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School employs 22.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School is $20,690.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Deer Isle-Stonington Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Deer Isle-Stonington Central School District 156^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2009	36.41	161^st	209	23.0%
2010	34.61	144^th	193	25.4%
2011	37.50	131^st	186	29.6%
2012	35.37	200^th	258	22.5%
2013	28.50	222^nd	261	14.9%
2015	32.90	224^th	284	21.1%
2016	28.77	204^th	255	20.0%
2017	15.03	244^th	256	4.7%
2018	13.78	243^rd	254	4.3%
2019	12.76	247^th	258	4.3%
2021	6.20	211^th	228	7.5%
2022	19.49	169^th	210	19.5%
2023	27.18	236^th	290	18.6%

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Rank History for White students at Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	3.50	47^th	48	2.1%

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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	290	3	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	298
2003	290	3	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	298
2004	290	2	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	296
2005	268	4	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	277
2006	240	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	240
2007	258	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	259
2008	242	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	243
2009	223	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	225
2010	212	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	214
2011	195	0	2	0	0	2	0	199
2012	206	0	1	1	0	2	1	211
2013	213	0	1	0	0	0	1	215
2014	213	0	1	0	0	0	1	215
2015	201	0	0	1	0	0	1	203
2016	207	0	1	0	0	0	1	209
2017	213	0	0	0	0	1	2	216
2018	202	1	0	0	0	1	0	204
2019	205	1	0	0	0	2	0	208
2020	221	2	0	1	0	1	0	225
2021	188	1	0	0	1	3	1	194
2022	193	2	0	0	0	2	0	197
2023	196	1	1	2	1	2	0	203

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	298	29.7	10.0	44
2003	298	29.7	10.0	44
2004	296	30.7	9.6	40.5
2005	277	30.0	9.2	40.1
2006	240	29.8	8.1	42.9
2007	259	29.8	8.7	30.1
2008	243	39.3	6.2	37
2009	225	27.2	8.2	32.4
2010	214	26.6	8.0	40.2
2011	199	27.3	7.2	45.2
2012	211	26.2	8.0	7.6
2013	215	27.8	7.7	50.7
2014	215	27.0	7.9	45.1
2015	203	26.0	7.8	43.3
2016	209	24.0	8.7	48.3
2017	216	22.0	9.8	43.5
2018	204	21.4	9.5	50
2019	208	22.9	9.0	46.2
2020	225	22.9	9.8	51.1
2021	194	21.7	8.9	47.9
2022	197	21.7	9.0	27.4
2023	203	22.1	9.1	35

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	298	29.7	10.0	44
2003	298	29.7	10.0	44
2004	296	30.7	9.6	40.5
2005	277	30.0	9.2	40.1
2006	240	29.8	8.1	42.9
2007	259	29.8	8.7	30.1
2008	243	39.3	6.2	37
2009	225	27.2	8.2	32.4
2010	214	26.6	8.0	40.2
2011	199	27.3	7.2	45.2
2012	211	26.2	8.0	7.6
2013	215	27.8	7.7	50.7
2014	215	27.0	7.9	45.1
2015	203	26.0	7.8	43.3
2016	209	24.0	8.7	48.3
2017	216	22.0	9.8	43.5
2018	204	21.4	9.5	50
2019	208	22.9	9.0	46.2
2020	225	22.9	9.8	51.1
2021	194	21.7	8.9	47.9
2022	197	21.7	9.0	27.4
2023	203	22.1	9.1	35

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$18,340
2019	$19,680
2020	$18,549
2021	$22,338
2022	$21,645
2023	$20,690

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 247^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 236^th of 290 Elementary schools	14.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School)	40.2	79.2	39%
All Grades English Language Arts (Deer Isle-Stonington Central School District)	41.2	79.6	38.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School)	13.3	74.2	60.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Deer Isle-Stonington Central School District)	16.8	76.4	59.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Maine)	35.7	81.3	45.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	208	203	2.4%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	0	2
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	205	196	4.4%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.2%	35%	11.2%

Schools Near Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School	Public	K-8	249 North Deer Isle RD	Deer Isle	04627	Hancock County	Deer Isle-Stonington Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 348-6301	203	22	9.1	35.0%	196 (96.6%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27.2	236^th of 290 public elementary schools	18.6%		19.5	169^th of 210 public elementary schools	19.5%	67	60.2	35.3		$20,690
Brooklin School	Public	PK, KG-8	41 School Street	Brooklin	04616	Hancock County	Brooklin Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 359-2133	56	8	7.1	32.1%	50 (89.3%)	2 (3.6%)	2 (3.6%)	2 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	81	57^th of 290 public elementary schools	80.3%					(n/a)	74.3	60.0	52.9	$30,078
Sedgwick Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	272 Snows Cove RD	Sedgwick	04676	Hancock County	Sedgwick Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 359-5002	75	11	7.1	54.7%	70 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.0%)	36.8	207^th of 290 public elementary schools	28.6%					(n/a)	50.0	52.3	38.5	$27,785
Brooksville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	1527 Coastal Road	Brooksville	04617	Hancock County	Brooksville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 326-8500	47	10	4.8	23.4%	44 (93.6%)	1 (2.1%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55.7	144^th of 290 public elementary schools	50.3%		56.3	90^th of 210 public elementary schools	57.1%	54	73.1	42.3		$33,020
Isle au Haut Rural School	Public	PK, KG-8	1 Schoolhouse lane	Isle Au Haut	04645	Knox County	Isle Au Haut Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 335-2521	4	1	3.3		4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$51,464
Adams School	Public	PK, KG-8	27 School Street	Castine	04421	Hancock County	Castine Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 326-8608	53	9	5.7	5.7%	51 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	94.4	9^th of 290 public elementary schools	96.9%					(n/a)		73.5	58.3	$23,988
Blue Hill Consolidated School	Public	PK, KG-8	60 High Street	Blue Hill	04614	Hancock County	Blue Hill Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 374-2202	243	27	9.0	16.0%	233 (95.9%)	2 (0.8%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	69.7	93^rd of 290 public elementary schools	67.9%		58.2	85^th of 210 public elementary schools	59.5%	8	72.3	58.0	33.3	$20,248
Swans Island Elementary School	Public	K-8	116 Rose Hill Road	Swans Island	04685	Hancock County	Maine School Admin District 76	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 526-4300	25	5	5.5	20.0%	21 (84.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (16.0%)	78	67^th of 290 public elementary schools	76.9%					(n/a)		61.1		$41,466
Penobscot Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	66 North Penobscot Road	Penobscot	04476	Hancock County	Penobscot Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 326-9421	69	9	7.9	13.0%	65 (94.2%)	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	91.4	21^st of 290 public elementary schools	92.8%					(n/a)	75.0	77.8	58.8	$21,741
Tremont Consolidated School	Public	PK, KG-8	119 Tremont Road	Bass Harbor	04653	Hancock County	Tremont Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 244-7777	118	19	6.2	33.9%	116 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	27.6	235^th of 290 public elementary schools	19.0%					(n/a)	53.2	45.0		$32,404

Frequently Asked Questions about Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School

Is Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School a good school?

Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 18.6% of Maine elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School?

Students at Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School are 97% White.

What schools do graduates of Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Deer Isle-Stonington High School

What district is Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School in?

Deer Isle-Stonington Central School District

How many students attend Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 203 students attended Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School.

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