ELM STREET SCHOOL-EAST MACHIAS

Elm Street School-East Machias is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the East Machias Public Schools school district, located in East Machias, ME with about 204 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, Elm Street School-East Machias has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Elm Street School, located on Jacksonville Road in East Machias, Maine, serves as a central hub for K-8 education in its rural coastal community. As part of the AOS 96 school district, the institution is committed to providing a foundational education that balances core academic rigor with the unique cultural and geographic context of Washington County. The school environment is typically characterized by a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere where small class sizes allow for more personalized attention between teachers and students.

Beyond its standard curriculum, the school focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school while fostering social-emotional development. Being situated in East Machias, the school often leverages its proximity to the natural landscape and local history to enhance the learning experience. While the facility serves a geographically dispersed population, it remains a vital anchor for local families, emphasizing community engagement and the educational success of the youth in the surrounding Downeast Maine region.

For more information, contact Elm Street School-East Machias at (207) 255-8692 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.