EDNA DRINKWATER SCHOOL
Edna Drinkwater School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Northport Public Schools school district, located in Northport, ME with about 121 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 12 teachers, Edna Drinkwater School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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 Edna Drinkwater School, located in the coastal community of Northport, Maine, serves as a focal point for the town's K-8 education. As a small, community-centered school, it emphasizes a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of local students. The school is known for its intimate setting, which fosters strong relationships between students, dedicated faculty, and the surrounding Northport community.
Academically, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education while preparing students for the transition to high school. Being situated in a rural Maine environment, the curriculum often integrates the local landscape into the student experience, encouraging both academic growth and community stewardship. With its modest size, the Edna Drinkwater School is characterized by a personalized approach to instruction, ensuring that students receive individual attention within a collaborative and close-knit atmosphere.
For more information, contact Edna Drinkwater School at (207) 338-3430 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Northport, ME 04849
(207) 338-3430
EDNA DRINKWATER SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Northport, ME with about 121 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maine
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Northport Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 121
- Teachers:
- 12.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 121 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EDNA DRINKWATER SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 95.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.7%
- Female
- 52.1%
- Male
- 47.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.