Cliff Island School

Public K-5

120 Church RD
Cliff Island, ME 04019

(207) 766-2885

District: Portland Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $59,597

Students who attend Cliff Island School usually attend:

Middle:	King Middle School
High:	Casco Bay High School
	Deering High School
	Portland High School

Student/teacher ratio: 2.3

Number of students: 3

Racial breakdown:

White:

100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0%

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Student Body

Compare Details Cliff Island School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Portland Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (100%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cliff Island School is 2.3, which is the lowest among 10 elementary schools in the Portland Public Schools District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cliff Island School is $59,597, which is the highest among 10 elementary schools in the Portland Public Schools District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Cliff Island School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Portland Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Portland Public Schools 119^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Enrollment information for Cliff Island School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	4	4
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	5	5
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	7	7
1994	4	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	4
1995	9	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	9
1996	9	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	9
1997	5	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	7
1998	12	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	12
1999	7	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	7
2000	7	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	7
2001	9	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	9
2002	10	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	10
2003	10	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	10
2004	8	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	8
2005	6	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	6
2006	7	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	7
2007	6	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	6
2008	6	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	6
2009	6	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	6
2010	5	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	5
2011	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5
2012	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4
2013	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4
2014	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4
2015	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4
2016	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4
2017	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5
2018	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2
2019	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2
2020	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	5
2021	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3
2022	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6
2023	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3

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 Cliff Island School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	4	1.0	4.0	n/a
1992	5	1.0	5.0	n/a
1993	7	1.0	7.0	0
1994	4	1.0	4.0	n/a
1995	9	1.0	9.0	n/a
1996	9	1.0	9.0	n/a
1997	7	1.0	7.0	n/a
1998	12	1.0	12.0	n/a
1999	7	1.0	7.0	n/a
2000	7	1.0	7.0	n/a
2001	9	1.0	9.0	n/a
2002	10	1.0	10.0	n/a
2003	10	1.0	10.0	n/a
2004	8	1.0	8.0	n/a
2005	6	1.0	6.0	n/a
2006	7	1.0	7.0	n/a
2007	6	1.4	4.3	n/a
2008	6	2.5	2.4	0
2009	6	1.2	4.3	0
2010	5	1.1	4.5	20
2011	5	1.1	4.5	0
2012	4	1.0	4.0	0
2013	4	0.9	4.2	0
2014	4	1.0	4.0	0
2015	4	1.0	4.0	n/a
2016	4	1.0	4.0	n/a
2017	5	1.0	5.0	0
2018	2	1.0	2.0	0
2019	2	1.0	2.0	0
2020	5	1.2	4.1	n/a
2021	3	1.3	2.3	n/a
2022	6	1.1	5.4	n/a
2023	3	1.3	2.3	n/a

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 Cliff Island School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	4	1.0	4.0	n/a
1992	5	1.0	5.0	n/a
1993	7	1.0	7.0	0
1994	4	1.0	4.0	n/a
1995	9	1.0	9.0	n/a
1996	9	1.0	9.0	n/a
1997	7	1.0	7.0	n/a
1998	12	1.0	12.0	n/a
1999	7	1.0	7.0	n/a
2000	7	1.0	7.0	n/a
2001	9	1.0	9.0	n/a
2002	10	1.0	10.0	n/a
2003	10	1.0	10.0	n/a
2004	8	1.0	8.0	n/a
2005	6	1.0	6.0	n/a
2006	7	1.0	7.0	n/a
2007	6	1.4	4.3	n/a
2008	6	2.5	2.4	0
2009	6	1.2	4.3	0
2010	5	1.1	4.5	20
2011	5	1.1	4.5	0
2012	4	1.0	4.0	0
2013	4	0.9	4.2	0
2014	4	1.0	4.0	0
2015	4	1.0	4.0	n/a
2016	4	1.0	4.0	n/a
2017	5	1.0	5.0	0
2018	2	1.0	2.0	0
2019	2	1.0	2.0	0
2020	5	1.2	4.1	n/a
2021	3	1.3	2.3	n/a
2022	6	1.1	5.4	n/a
2023	3	1.3	2.3	n/a

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 Cliff Island School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$62,547
2019	$67,769
2020	$29,341
2021	$51,303
2022	$28,866
2023	$59,597

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cliff Island School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2	3	50%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	3	50%
Two or More Races	0	0

Schools Near Cliff Island 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
Cliff Island School	Public	K-5	120 Church RD	Cliff Island	04019	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 766-2885	3	1	2.3		3 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$59,597
Chebeague Island School	Public	PK, KG-5	14 School House Road	Chebeague Island	04017	Cumberland County	Chebeague Island Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 846-4162	10	3	3.4	30.0%	10 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$69,838
Long Island Elementary School	Public	K-5	33 Fern AVE	Long Island	04050	Cumberland County	Long Island Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 766-4414	13	2	6.5	23.1%	13 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$37,783
Peaks Island School	Public	PK, KG-5	4 Church AV	Peaks Island	04108	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 766-2528	41	4	9.3	14.6%	36 (87.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	75.9	75^th of 290 public elementary schools	74.1%					(n/a)	68.4	65.0		$32,839
Dora L Small Elementary School	Public	K-4	87 Thompson Street	South Portland	04106	Cumberland County	South Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 799-7676	260	25	10.4	16.2%	198 (76.2%)	25 (9.6%)	16 (6.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.3%)	86.7	35^th of 290 public elementary schools	87.9%		68.5	60^th of 210 public elementary schools	71.4%	25	75.0	74.4	43.5	$19,898
East End Community School	Public	PK, KG-5	195 North ST	Portland	04101	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 874-8228	407	40	10.1	72.7%	109 (26.8%)	211 (51.8%)	49 (12.0%)	13 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.1%)	18.2	265^th of 290 public elementary schools	8.6%		0.2	205^th of 210 public elementary schools	2.4%	60	52.5	39.4	15.4	$21,783
Presumpscot School	Public	PK, KG-5	69 Presumpscot ST	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 874-8220	230	22	10.2	49.6%	93 (40.4%)	80 (34.8%)	24 (10.4%)	13 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.7%)	48.2	172^nd of 290 public elementary schools	40.7%		33.6	142^nd of 210 public elementary schools	32.4%	30	67.0	46.7	28.1	$22,055
Yarmouth Elementary School	Public	2-5	121 McCartney Street	Yarmouth	04096	Cumberland County	Yarmouth Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 846-3391	472	38	12.5	8.1%	400 (84.7%)	11 (2.3%)	17 (3.6%)	11 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (6.6%)	95.6	8^th of 290 public elementary schools	97.2%		95.4	4^th of 210 public elementary schools	98.1%	4	88.5	89.1	45.7	$20,236
Frank I Brown Elementary School	Public	K-4	37 Highland AVE	South Portland	04106	Cumberland County	South Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 799-5196	235	25	9.2	22.6%	148 (63.0%)	52 (22.1%)	18 (7.7%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.4%)	71.7	86^th of 290 public elementary schools	70.3%		56.9	89^th of 210 public elementary schools	57.6%	3	65.4	66.3		$25,822
William H Rowe School	Public	PK, KG-1	52 School Street	Yarmouth	04096	Cumberland County	Yarmouth Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 846-3771	281	23	12.0	6.8%	238 (84.7%)	7 (2.5%)	15 (5.3%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.0%)								(n/a)				$19,468

Frequently Asked Questions about Cliff Island School

What district is Cliff Island School in?

Portland Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Cliff Island School attend?

Students who attend Cliff Island School usually go on to attend:

Middle : King Middle School
High : Casco Bay High School
High : Deering High School
High : Portland High School

What is the racial makeup of Cliff Island School?

Students at Cliff Island School are 100% White.

How many students attend Cliff Island School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 3 students attended Cliff Island School.

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