Pemetic Elementary School

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Pemetic Elementary School ranks 43 rd of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pemetic Elementary School is a public school serving grades PK-8 in Southwest Harbor, Maine, with a student population of 144. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with strong academic results that outshine the state averages.

Pemetic Elementary School's academic excellence is evident in its impressive test scores. In the 2022-2023 school year, 80% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 64.63%. In Mathematics, 68.12% of Pemetic students were proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 48.68%. The school also performs well in Science, with 37.5% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 36.36%. This consistent academic performance has earned Pemetic Elementary School a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking of 43rd out of 290 Maine elementary schools.

Pemetic Elementary School's success is further highlighted by its low student-teacher ratio of 6.3 students per teacher, significantly lower than the nearby Blue Hill Consolidated School, Lamoine Consolidated School, and other surrounding schools. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 13.89%, compared to the higher rates in the Blue Hill Public Schools, Lamoine Public Schools, and other nearby districts.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

327 Main Street
Southwest Harbor, ME 04679

(207) 244-5502

District: Southwest Harbor Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
43^rd of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $29,434

Students who attend Pemetic Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Mt Desert Island High School

Student/teacher ratio: 6.3

Number of students: 144

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.6%

Two or more races:

6.9%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pemetic Elementary School ranks better than 85.2% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.52. (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 (89.6%), two or more races (6.9%), Hispanic (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 13.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pemetic Elementary School is 6.3. (See more...)

Compare Pemetic Elementary School employs 22.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pemetic Elementary School is $29,434.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pemetic Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Southwest Harbor Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Southwest Harbor Public Schools 27^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pemetic Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Pemetic Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2006	65.83	46^th	192	76.0%
2007	83.49	14^th	198	92.9%
2008	86.72	8^th	195	95.9%
2009	71.97	23^rd	209	89.0%
2010	84.61	11^th	193	94.3%
2011	89.61	8^th	186	95.7%
2012	74.35	36^th	258	86.0%
2013	69.47	48^th	261	81.6%
2015	76.26	75^th	284	73.6%
2016	63.92	79^th	255	69.0%
2017	82.38	23^rd	256	91.0%
2018	75.24	38^th	254	85.0%
2019	77.19	41^st	258	84.1%
2021	72.09	45^th	228	80.3%
2022	77.27	44^th	210	79.0%
2023	85.52	43^rd	290	85.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Pemetic Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	80.33	2^nd	9	77.8%

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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 Pemetic Elementary 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	238	238
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	232	232
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	249	249
1994	257	2	3	1	6	n/a	n/a	0	269
1995	247	4	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	255
1996	247	4	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	255
1997	257	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	261
1998	260	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	263
1999	242	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	246
2000	214	3	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	221
2001	236	5	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	245
2002	212	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	217
2003	212	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	217
2004	204	4	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	212
2005	214	7	2	1	5	n/a	n/a	0	229
2006	192	2	4	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	202
2007	170	3	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	179
2008	166	6	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	174
2009	160	2	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	164
2010	149	2	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	156
2011	131	3	2	2	1	0	0	0	139
2012	127	4	0	6	3	0	0	0	140
2013	125	1	2	9	2	0	1	0	140
2014	135	1	2	8	2	0	2	0	150
2015	131	0	2	6	2	0	5	0	146
2016	133	0	2	5	0	0	3	0	143
2017	134	1	2	3	1	0	5	0	146
2018	123	1	2	2	0	0	7	0	135
2019	130	2	1	3	1	0	7	0	144
2020	131	1	1	2	0	0	5	0	140
2021	112	1	0	3	0	0	4	0	120
2022	122	0	0	2	1	0	8	0	133
2023	129	0	0	4	1	0	10	0	144

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 Pemetic Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	238	20.3	11.7	n/a
1992	232	20.2	11.4	n/a
1993	249	19.2	13.0	17.3
1994	269	20.9	12.9	13
1995	255	21.0	12.1	18
1996	255	21.0	12.1	18
1997	261	22.6	11.5	15.3
1998	263	23.6	11.1	18.6
1999	246	23.6	10.4	25.6
2000	221	23.6	9.4	21.3
2001	245	23.3	10.5	20.8
2002	217	25.3	8.6	24
2003	217	25.3	8.6	24
2004	212	23.3	9.1	n/a
2005	229	19.9	11.5	25.3
2006	202	23.0	8.8	24.8
2007	179	20.7	8.6	24.6
2008	174	29.2	6.0	25.9
2009	164	21.1	7.7	30.5
2010	156	18.7	8.3	32.7
2011	139	16.5	8.4	38.1
2012	140	17.4	8.0	14.3
2013	140	17.3	8.0	30.7
2014	150	16.8	8.9	27.3
2015	146	18.0	8.1	29.5
2016	143	18.0	7.9	28.7
2017	146	17.4	8.3	30.8
2018	135	17.0	7.9	35.6
2019	144	17.4	8.2	37.5
2020	140	18.2	7.6	39.3
2021	120	18.8	6.3	30.8
2022	133	21.8	6.1	30.8
2023	144	22.8	6.3	13.9

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 Pemetic Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	238	20.3	11.7	n/a
1992	232	20.2	11.4	n/a
1993	249	19.2	13.0	17.3
1994	269	20.9	12.9	13
1995	255	21.0	12.1	18
1996	255	21.0	12.1	18
1997	261	22.6	11.5	15.3
1998	263	23.6	11.1	18.6
1999	246	23.6	10.4	25.6
2000	221	23.6	9.4	21.3
2001	245	23.3	10.5	20.8
2002	217	25.3	8.6	24
2003	217	25.3	8.6	24
2004	212	23.3	9.1	n/a
2005	229	19.9	11.5	25.3
2006	202	23.0	8.8	24.8
2007	179	20.7	8.6	24.6
2008	174	29.2	6.0	25.9
2009	164	21.1	7.7	30.5
2010	156	18.7	8.3	32.7
2011	139	16.5	8.4	38.1
2012	140	17.4	8.0	14.3
2013	140	17.3	8.0	30.7
2014	150	16.8	8.9	27.3
2015	146	18.0	8.1	29.5
2016	143	18.0	7.9	28.7
2017	146	17.4	8.3	30.8
2018	135	17.0	7.9	35.6
2019	144	17.4	8.2	37.5
2020	140	18.2	7.6	39.3
2021	120	18.8	6.3	30.8
2022	133	21.8	6.1	30.8
2023	144	22.8	6.3	13.9

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 Pemetic Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$25,888
2019	$25,762
2020	$28,394
2021	$37,550
2022	$31,153
2023	$29,434

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pemetic Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 41^st of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 43^rd of 290 Elementary schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Pemetic Elementary School)	66.3	91	24.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Southwest Harbor Public Schools)	67	91	24%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Pemetic Elementary School)	50.5	87.2	36.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Southwest Harbor Public Schools)	51	87.2	36.2%
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	144	144
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	3	4	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	130	129	0.8%
Two or More Races	7	10	42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.5%	13.9%	23.6%

Schools Near Pemetic 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
Pemetic Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	327 Main Street	Southwest Harbor	04679	Hancock County	Southwest Harbor Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 244-5502	144	23	6.3	13.9%	129 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.9%)	85.5	43^rd of 290 public elementary schools	85.2%		77.3	44^th of 210 public elementary schools	79.0%	1	80.0	68.1	37.5	$29,434
Mt Desert Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	8 Joy Road	Northeast Harbor	04662	Hancock County	Mount Desert Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 276-3348	153	22	6.9	15.0%	133 (86.9%)	1 (0.7%)	9 (5.9%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	8 (5.2%)	93.8	12^th of 290 public elementary schools	95.9%					(n/a)	82.7	70.1	59.4	$31,214
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
Cranberry Isles School	Public	K-8	251 Cranberry Road	Cranberry Isles	04625	Hancock County	Cranberry Isles Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 244-3765	7	1	5.8		6 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$83,738
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
Conners-Emerson School	Public	K-8	11 Eagle Lake Road	Bar Harbor	04609	Hancock County	Bar Harbor Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 288-3631	333	44	7.6	12.0%	268 (80.5%)	15 (4.5%)	11 (3.3%)	18 (5.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.7%)	97.6	3^rd of 290 public elementary schools	99.0%		93	5^th of 210 public elementary schools	97.6%	2	85.4	78.6	68.8	$27,188
Frenchboro Elementary School	Public	K-8	22 High Road	Frenchboro	04635	Hancock County	Frenchboro Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 334-2944	5	1	3.8		5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$45,690
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
Trenton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	51 School Road	Trenton	04605	Hancock County	Trenton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 667-8447	140	18	7.6	30.7%	133 (95.0%)	2 (1.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.1%)	51	166^th of 290 public elementary schools	42.8%		70.8	54^th of 210 public elementary schools	74.3%	112	64.7	55.3	15.6	$27,046
Lamoine Consolidated School	Public	K-8	53 Lamoine Beach Road	Lamoine	04605	Hancock County	Lamoine Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 667-8578	126	12	10.1	17.5%	115 (91.3%)	1 (0.8%)	4 (3.2%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.0%)	83	55^th of 290 public elementary schools	81.0%					(n/a)	79.0	71.6	30.6	$20,158

Frequently Asked Questions about Pemetic Elementary School

What district is Pemetic Elementary School in?

Southwest Harbor Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Pemetic Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Pemetic Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Mt Desert Island High School

What is the racial makeup of Pemetic Elementary School?

Students at Pemetic Elementary School are 90% White, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Pemetic Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 144 students attended Pemetic Elementary School.

Is Pemetic Elementary School a good school?

Pemetic Elementary School ranks 43^rd of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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