JONESPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jonesport Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jonesport Public Schools school district, located in Jonesport, ME with about 129 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 14 teachers, Jonesport Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

Jonesport Elementary School is a small, public primary school located in the coastal community of Jonesport, Maine. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, the school functions as a central educational pillar for the local rural population. Because of its location in Washington County, the school often benefits from the close-knit, supportive atmosphere typical of Maine’s smaller coastal towns, emphasizing a personalized approach to instruction and a strong connection to the local community.

The school is part of the AOS 96 school district, which focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school. Given the geographical context of Jonesport, the school often incorporates elements of the surrounding maritime environment into its culture. While it operates with limited resources compared to larger urban districts, the school remains committed to fostering student growth through traditional academics and community-based engagement, serving as both an educational facility and a focal point for local families.

For more information, contact Jonesport Elementary School at (207) 497-2830 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.