MT DESERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mt Desert Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mount Desert Public Schools school district, located in Northeast Harbor, ME with about 180 students offering grade levels from 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 22 teachers, Mt Desert Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.

Mount Desert Elementary School (MDES), located at 8 Joy Road in Northeast Harbor, Maine, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Mount Desert Island Regional School System. Situated in a picturesque coastal environment, the school provides education for students from preschool through eighth grade. Its mission focuses on fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, personal growth, and the development of responsible, engaged citizens.

Beyond its core curriculum, MDES is known for leveraging its unique geographic location to incorporate place-based learning into its instruction. Students benefit from the school's proximity to Acadia National Park, which serves as a living laboratory for environmental science and outdoor education. With a strong commitment to small class sizes and individualized attention, the school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere where faculty, staff, and families work collaboratively to prepare students for the transition to high school and beyond.

For more information, contact Mt Desert Elementary School at (207) 276-3348 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.