PEMETIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Pemetic Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Southwest Harbor Public Schools school district, located in Southwest Harbor, ME with about 135 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 17 teachers, Pemetic Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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.

Pemetic Elementary School, located at 327 Main Street in Southwest Harbor, Maine, serves as a central hub of education for the local Mount Desert Island community. Situated on the "quiet side" of the island, the school is deeply integrated into the unique geography and culture of the region, often leveraging its proximity to Acadia National Park and the local working waterfront to provide students with experiential, place-based learning opportunities. As part of the Mount Desert Island Regional School System (AOS 91), the school is known for maintaining small class sizes and a supportive, close-knit atmosphere that emphasizes individualized attention for its student body.

Academically, Pemetic Elementary focuses on developing well-rounded students by balancing core curriculum requirements with enrichment programs that reflect the values of the island community. The school prides itself on fostering a strong partnership between educators, families, and the wider Southwest Harbor community to ensure a safe and engaging environment. By blending rigorous academic standards with a commitment to social-emotional growth and outdoor education, Pemetic aims to prepare its students not only for the transition to middle and high school but also to become thoughtful, environmentally aware citizens.

For more information, contact Pemetic Elementary School at (207) 244-5502 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.