Edna Drinkwater School

Summary:

Edna Drinkwater School is an elementary school located in Northport, Maine, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 84 students. The school is part of the Northport Public Schools district, which is ranked 10th out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Edna Drinkwater School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic proficiency, with 86% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 68% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the district averages of 85.25% and 63.93%, respectively. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 92.86% of students identifying as White, which is higher than the racial diversity seen in some nearby schools like Morse Memorial School (87.38% White) and Brooksville Elementary School (93.62% White). Additionally, Edna Drinkwater School has experienced higher rates of chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 24.3% compared to the state's rate of 15% in the 2020-2021 school year.

Despite these challenges, Edna Drinkwater School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 6.8, which suggests that students may receive more personalized attention and support from their teachers. This can be a significant advantage, especially for younger students or those who may require additional academic or social-emotional support. Overall, Edna Drinkwater School appears to be a high-performing elementary school that consistently delivers strong academic outcomes for its students, but the school and district should consider addressing the issues of chronic absenteeism and lack of racial diversity to ensure an equitable educational experience for all.

Detail:

Public K-8

56 Bayside Road
Northport, ME 04849

(207) 338-3430

District: Northport Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
13^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $31,008

Student/teacher ratio: 6.8

Number of students: 84

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.9%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Hispanic:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Edna Drinkwater School ranks better than 95.5% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.47. (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 (92.9%), two or more races (4.8%), American Indian (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edna Drinkwater School is 6.8. (See more...)

Compare Edna Drinkwater School employs 12.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edna Drinkwater School is $31,008.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Northport Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Northport Public Schools 10^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Edna Drinkwater School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2016	73.65	43^rd	255	83.1%
2017	63.11	81^st	256	68.4%
2018	67.30	58^th	254	77.2%
2019	65.74	70^th	258	72.9%
2022	97.96	1^st	210	99.5%
2023	93.47	13^th	290	95.5%

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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 Edna Drinkwater School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	82	0	0	0	3	85
2017	99	0	1	0	2	102
2018	116	2	0	0	3	121
2019	128	2	0	0	1	131
2020	111	2	0	0	1	114
2021	108	2	0	0	3	113
2022	97	3	1	0	4	105
2023	78	0	1	1	4	84

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 Edna Drinkwater School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	85	9.0	9.4	31.8
2017	102	10.0	10.2	50
2018	121	12.6	9.6	46.3
2019	131	14.1	9.2	46.6
2020	114	13.3	8.5	34.2
2021	113	14.6	7.7	34.5
2022	105	12.3	8.5	36.2
2023	84	12.3	6.8	36.9

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 Edna Drinkwater School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	85	9.0	9.4	31.8
2017	102	10.0	10.2	50
2018	121	12.6	9.6	46.3
2019	131	14.1	9.2	46.6
2020	114	13.3	8.5	34.2
2021	113	14.6	7.7	34.5
2022	105	12.3	8.5	36.2
2023	84	12.3	6.8	36.9

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 Edna Drinkwater School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$16,652
2019	$17,631
2020	$21,497
2021	$24,559
2022	$24,442
2023	$31,008

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Edna Drinkwater School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 70^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 13^th of 290 Elementary schools	22.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades Science (Edna Drinkwater School)	73.1	71.9	1.2%
All Grades Science (Northport Public Schools)	67.5	66.7	0.8%
All Grades Science (Maine)	60	37	23%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	131	84	35.9%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	128	78	39.1%
Two or More Races	1	4	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.6%	36.9%	9.7%

Schools Near Edna Drinkwater 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
Edna Drinkwater School	Public	K-8	56 Bayside Road	Northport	04849	Waldo County	Northport Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 338-3430	84	12	6.8	36.9%	78 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.8%)	93.5	13^th of 290 public elementary schools	95.5%		98	1^st of 210 public elementary schools	99.5%	12	86.0	68.0		$31,008
Captain Albert W. Stevens School	Public	PK, KG-5	31 Elementary Avenue	Belfast	04915	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 71	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 338-3510	258	27	9.7	45.3%	233 (90.3%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.6%)	64.6	112^th of 290 public elementary schools	61.4%		19.7	168^th of 210 public elementary schools	20.0%	56	64.7	62.3	37.0	$20,416
East Belfast School	Public	PK, KG-2	14 Swan Lake Avenue	Belfast	04915	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 71	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 338-4420	97	8	12.1	64.9%	89 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.2%)								(n/a)				$20,455
Searsport Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	30 Mortland Road	Searsport	04974	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 20	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 548-2317	214	21	10.4	57.5%	213 (99.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	39.6	200^th of 290 public elementary schools	31.0%		23.4	158^th of 210 public elementary schools	24.8%	42	66.7	42.3	12.5	$24,492
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
Lincolnville Central School	Public	PK, KG-8	523 Hope Road	Lincolnville	04849	Waldo County	Lincolnville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 763-3366	204	20	10.4	35.8%	199 (97.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	95.9	7^th of 290 public elementary schools	97.6%		96.1	2^nd of 210 public elementary schools	99.0%	5	89.3	70.0	76.6	$19,344
Gladys Weymouth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	2 South Main Street	Morrill	04952	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 71	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 342-5300	74	7	10.5	45.9%	72 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$19,845
Kermit S Nickerson School	Public	3-5	18 Townhouse Road	Swanville	04915	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 71	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 338-1858	60	5	12.0	65.0%	57 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.3%)	19.7	260^th of 290 public elementary schools	10.3%		29.8	149^th of 210 public elementary schools	29.0%	111	46.3	43.4		$19,851
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
Ames Elementary School	Public	2-5	165 New England Road	Searsmont	04973	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 71	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 342-5100	126	10	13.2	57.1%	117 (92.9%)	1 (0.8%)	4 (3.2%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	87.1	34^th of 290 public elementary schools	88.3%		78.1	42^nd of 210 public elementary schools	80.0%	8	71.7	79.4		$17,824

Frequently Asked Questions about Edna Drinkwater School

How many students attend Edna Drinkwater School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 84 students attended Edna Drinkwater School.

What district is Edna Drinkwater School in?

Northport Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Edna Drinkwater School?

Students at Edna Drinkwater School are 93% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

Is Edna Drinkwater School a good school?

Yes! Edna Drinkwater School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 13^th of 290 Maine elementary schools.

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