Swans Island Elementary School

116 Rose Hill Road
Swans Island, ME 04685

sites.google.com/mdirss.org/swansislandschool/welcome

25 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Swans Island Elementary School is a small, remote public school located on Swans Island, a Maine island community accessible only by ferry. As the primary educational facility for the island’s children, the school plays a central role in the life of the community. Due to its isolated location and small student population, the school typically operates as a multi-grade learning environment, fostering a close-knit atmosphere where students receive highly individualized attention from teachers and staff.

The school is part of a unique regional education system that emphasizes resilience, community connection, and hands-on learning. Because of its size, the curriculum often integrates the natural environment and local island history, encouraging students to engage deeply with their surroundings. While the school faces the logistical challenges inherent in island living, it remains a vital anchor for the families of Swans Island, providing a personalized and supportive academic foundation in a picturesque and tranquil setting.

Total Students

4.5

Full-Time Teachers

5.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Swans Island Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Two or More	4

White
21 (84.0 %)
Two or More
4 (16.0 %)

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:	MSAD 76
Phone:	(207)526-4300
Website:	http://sites.google.com/mdirss.org/swansislandschool/welcome
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	25
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	13
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 3

Grade 1 3

Grade 2 2

Grade 3 3

Grade 4 1

Grade 5 2

Grade 6 6

Grade 7 2

Grade 8 3