Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School

ems.ellsworthschools.org/

775 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School (EEMS), located at 20 Forrest Avenue in Ellsworth, Maine, serves as a central hub for the community’s younger students. As part of the Ellsworth School Department, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. It typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, providing a continuous educational experience that prepares them for the transition to Ellsworth High School.

The school is known for its commitment to the local community and its focus on developing well-rounded students through a blend of core curriculum, technology integration, and extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere, EEMS emphasizes the importance of community involvement, student responsibility, and the development of essential skills necessary for future success. As the primary provider of K-8 education for the city, the school plays a vital role in shaping the academic foundation for families in the Ellsworth area.

775

Total Students

69.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	678
Hispanic	20
Black	23
Asian	12
Two or More	31
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	2

White
678 (87.5 %)
Two or More
31 (4.0 %)
Black
23 (3.0 %)
Hispanic
20 (2.6 %)
Asian
12 (1.5 %)
American Indian
9 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ellsworth Public Schools
Phone:	(207)667-6241
Website:	http://ems.ellsworthschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	775
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	352
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 88

Grade 6 90

Grade 7 94

Grade 8 87