Pine Street Elementary School

www.sad1.org/o/pses

388 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Pine Street Elementary School is a public school located in Presque Isle, Maine, serving students in the SAD 1 school district. As a primary educational institution in the region, the school focuses on providing a foundational learning environment for children in the early grades. It is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere, emphasizing core academics such as literacy and mathematics, while encouraging social and emotional development through classroom interaction and local school programming.

Situated in the heart of Aroostook County, the school plays a vital role in the Presque Isle community by preparing young students for the transition to middle school. The facility at 50 Pine Street is integrated into a tight-knit educational network, benefiting from the resources and collaborative spirit typical of Maine's regional school units. With a commitment to student-centered learning, Pine Street Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining strong connections with local families and community stakeholders.

388

Total Students

21.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pine Street Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	335
Hispanic	13
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	20
American Indian	13

White
335 (86.3 %)
Two or More
20 (5.2 %)
Hispanic
13 (3.4 %)
American Indian
13 (3.4 %)
Black
5 (1.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	RSU 79/MSAD 01
Phone:	(207)764-8104
Website:	http://www.sad1.org/o/pses
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	208
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 84

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 101