Serving 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Deer Isle-stonington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deer Isle-stonington Elementary School's student population of 249 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
249 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Motto
It takes a whole community to educate a child.
School Rankings
Deer Isle-stonington Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Isle-stonington Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#422 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Hispanic
3%
4%
White
96%
85%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deer Isle-stonington Elementary School's ranking?
Deer Isle-stonington Elementary School is ranked #422 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Deer Isle-stonington Elementary School?
249 students attend Deer Isle-stonington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Deer Isle-stonington Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deer Isle-stonington Elementary School?
Deer Isle-stonington Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Deer Isle-stonington Elementary School offer ?
Deer Isle-stonington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deer Isle-stonington Elementary School part of?
Deer Isle-stonington Elementary School is part of Deer Isle-Stonington Csd School District.
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