Peninsula School

Summary:

Peninsula School is an elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Prospect Harbor, Maine, with a student population of 83 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 24 district, which is ranked 142 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Peninsula School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (90.36%) compared to the surrounding schools, it also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 39.76%, compared to the state average of around 50%. The school's test scores, with 48.98% of students proficient or better in ELA and 46.94% proficient or better in Math, are lower than the state averages but higher than the Regional School Unit 24 district averages. However, the school's statewide ranking has dropped from 72 out of 228 elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 237 out of 290 in 2022-2023, with its star rating declining from 3 to 1 over the same period, suggesting a concerning trend in the school's performance.

Interestingly, while Peninsula School's performance is below the state average, there are some exceptional nearby schools, such as Pemetic Elementary School and Lamoine Consolidated School, which consistently rank among the top elementary schools in Maine. The low ranking and performance of Peninsula School and many of the surrounding schools in the Regional School Unit 24 district may suggest resource disparities or other systemic challenges that need to be addressed.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

71 Main Street
Prospect Harbor, ME 04669

(207) 963-2003

District: Regional School Unit 24

SchoolDigger Rank:
237^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $29,401

Students who attend Peninsula School usually attend:

High:

Sumner Memorial High School

Student/teacher ratio: 6.9

Number of students: 76

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.1%

Hispanic:

6.6%

African American:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Peninsula School ranks worse than 81.7% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 24 District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.08. (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 (92.1%), Hispanic (6.6%), African American (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Peninsula School is 6.9, which is the 2^nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 24 District. (See more...)

Compare Peninsula School employs 10.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Peninsula School is $29,401, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 24 District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Regional School Unit 24:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 24 142^nd of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Peninsula School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2012	48.67	136^th	258	47.3%
2013	70.41	46^th	261	82.4%
2015	77.59	71^st	284	75.0%
2016	50.13	123^rd	255	51.8%
2017	55.52	108^th	256	57.8%
2018	63.62	73^rd	254	71.3%
2019	29.18	200^th	258	22.5%
2021	63.24	72^nd	228	68.4%
2023	26.08	237^th	290	18.3%

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

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Peninsula School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	193	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	197
2011	183	0	0	14	0	4	201
2012	190	2	1	12	0	5	210
2013	186	2	1	12	0	7	208
2014	190	5	3	9	0	6	213
2015	172	4	4	11	0	3	194
2016	167	0	4	13	0	9	193
2017	155	0	3	15	0	9	182
2018	147	0	3	15	0	7	172
2019	149	0	3	14	0	8	174
2020	142	0	3	11	0	6	162
2021	95	0	5	10	0	3	113
2022	121	1	4	9	0	7	142
2023	75	2	0	4	0	2	83
2024	70	1	0	5	0	0	76

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 Peninsula School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	197	21.6	9.1	54.3
2011	201	17.2	11.6	61.7
2012	210	18.1	11.6	6.2
2013	208	17.1	12.1	63
2014	213	n/a	n/a	58.7
2015	194	18.0	10.7	57.2
2016	193	17.0	11.3	58
2017	182	15.3	11.8	54.4
2018	172	15.5	11.0	58.1
2019	174	16.0	10.8	55.7
2020	162	13.9	11.6	58
2021	113	16.4	6.8	55.8
2022	142	17.4	8.1	48.6
2023	83	11.0	7.5	39.8
2024	76	10.9	6.9	46.1

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 Peninsula School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	197	21.6	9.1	54.3
2011	201	17.2	11.6	61.7
2012	210	18.1	11.6	6.2
2013	208	17.1	12.1	63
2014	213	n/a	n/a	58.7
2015	194	18.0	10.7	57.2
2016	193	17.0	11.3	58
2017	182	15.3	11.8	54.4
2018	172	15.5	11.0	58.1
2019	174	16.0	10.8	55.7
2020	162	13.9	11.6	58
2021	113	16.4	6.8	55.8
2022	142	17.4	8.1	48.6
2023	83	11.0	7.5	39.8
2024	76	10.9	6.9	46.1

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 Peninsula School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$16,411
2019	$16,591
2020	$17,444
2021	$25,930
2022	$22,710
2023	$29,401

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Peninsula School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 200^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 237^th of 290 Elementary schools	4.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	174	83	52.3%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	14	4	71.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	149	75	49.7%
Two or More Races	8	2	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.7%	39.8%	16%

Schools Near Peninsula 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
Peninsula School	Public	PK, KG-5	71 Main Street	Prospect Harbor	04669	Hancock County	Regional School Unit 24	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 963-2003	76	11	6.9	46.1%	70 (92.1%)	1 (1.3%)	5 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.1	237^th of 290 public elementary schools	18.3%					(n/a)	49.0	46.9		$29,401
Ella Lewis School	Public	PK, KG-5	15 Old Village Road	Steuben	04680	Washington County	Regional School Unit 24	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 546-2430	83	9	9.4	63.9%	76 (91.6%)	2 (2.4%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	51.6	159^th of 290 public elementary schools	45.2%					(n/a)	51.4	68.6		$24,813
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	346	46	7.5	15.0%	282 (81.5%)	16 (4.6%)	11 (3.2%)	15 (4.3%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	18 (5.2%)	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
Milbridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	39 Washington Street	Milbridge	04658	Washington County	Regional School Unit 37/Maine School Admin District 37	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 546-2210	123	13	9.6	58.5%	87 (70.7%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (24.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.9%)	50.7	167^th of 290 public elementary schools	42.4%					(n/a)	62.7	51.4		$17,889
Mountain View School	Public	PK, KG-5	542 Bert Gray Road	Sullivan	04664	Hancock County	Regional School Unit 24	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 422-3200	144	19	7.5	43.1%	130 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	5 (3.5%)	40.5	194^th of 290 public elementary schools	33.1%					(n/a)	50.9	56.7		$26,338
Hancock Grammar School	Public	K-8	33 Cemetery Road	Hancock	04640	Hancock County	Hancock Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 422-6231	169	20	8.4	45.0%	155 (91.7%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.5%)	24.3	246^th of 290 public elementary schools	15.2%		27.8	154^th of 210 public elementary schools	26.7%	92	56.9	37.3	28.2	$24,529
Cherryfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	85 School Street	Cherryfield	04622	Washington County	Cherryfield Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 546-7949	93	12	7.8	50.5%	88 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	51.7	157^th of 290 public elementary schools	45.9%		49.7	101^st of 210 public elementary schools	51.9%	56	72.4	37.9	41.2	$21,123
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	159	21	7.6	13.2%	135 (84.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.7%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (8.8%)	93.8	12^th of 290 public elementary schools	95.9%					(n/a)	82.7	70.1	59.4	$31,214
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	9	2	5.6	44.4%	8 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$83,738
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	15.9%	118 (93.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	83	55^th of 290 public elementary schools	81.0%					(n/a)	79.0	71.6	30.6	$20,158

Frequently Asked Questions about Peninsula School

What is the racial makeup of Peninsula School?

Students at Peninsula School are 92% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Is Peninsula School a good school?

Peninsula School ranks in the bottom 18.3% of Maine elementary schools.

How many students attend Peninsula School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 76 students attended Peninsula School.

What district is Peninsula School in?

Regional School Unit 24

What schools do graduates of Peninsula School attend?

Students who attend Peninsula School usually go on to attend:

High : Sumner Memorial High School

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