Serving 228 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Deer Isle-stonington Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deer Isle-stonington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Deer Isle-stonington Elementary School's student population of 228 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
228 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Motto
It takes a whole community to educate a child.
School Rankings
Deer Isle-stonington Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deer Isle-stonington Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#422 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
96%
86%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deer Isle-stonington Elementary School's ranking?
Deer Isle-stonington Elementary School is ranked #422 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Deer Isle-stonington Elementary School?
228 students attend Deer Isle-stonington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Deer Isle-stonington Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deer Isle-stonington Elementary School?
Deer Isle-stonington Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Deer Isle-stonington Elementary School offer ?
Deer Isle-stonington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deer Isle-stonington Elementary School part of?
Deer Isle-stonington Elementary School is part of Deer Isle-Stonington Csd School District.
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