East End Community School

eastend.portlandschools.org

407 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

East End Community School, located in the historic Munjoy Hill neighborhood of Portland, Maine, serves as a vital hub for a diverse and vibrant student population. As an inner-city school, it is recognized for its inclusive atmosphere and its commitment to fostering a sense of community among students, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. The school’s curriculum emphasizes academic growth while simultaneously prioritizing social-emotional learning, aiming to equip students with the tools necessary to navigate an increasingly interconnected world.

Beyond the standard classroom experience, East End Community School is distinguished by its strong focus on community engagement and place-based learning. By utilizing Portland’s urban and coastal environment as a teaching tool, the school encourages students to interact with their local surroundings to build real-world connections. With a dedicated staff and a multicultural student body, the school places a high value on equity and accessibility, striving to create a supportive environment where children from various backgrounds can thrive both academically and personally.

407

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East End Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	109
Hispanic	49
Black	211
Asian	13
Two or More	25

Black
211 (51.8 %)
White
109 (26.8 %)
Hispanic
49 (12.0 %)
Two or More
25 (6.1 %)
Asian
13 (3.2 %)

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:	Portland Public Schools
Phone:	(207)874-8228
Website:	http://eastend.portlandschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	200
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	102

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 31

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 69