Enrollment
45
Elementary
STATE 229
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CASTINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 230408000117
Adams School
27 School Street, Castine, ME 04421 · (207) 326-8608 · Hancock County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL45 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
4.9:1
9 FTE teachers
STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
18%
8 students
STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 2 | 4% |
| Kindergarten | 3 | 7% |
| Grade 1 | 5 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 3 | 7% |
| Grade 3 | 5 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 4 | 9% |
| Grade 5 | 7 | 16% |
| Grade 6 | 4 | 9% |
| Grade 7 | 6 | 13% |
| Grade 8 | 6 | 13% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where Adams School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Maine | In Hancock County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 45 | #331 of 360 | #22 of 27 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
45
-3 (-6%) vs 2020
-37% since 1990-91, when it was 71
Student : Teacher
4.9:1
was 6.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 45 | 9.2 | 4.9:1 | 18% (8) |
| 2023-24 | 54 | 9.4 | 5.7:1 | 6% (3) |
| 2022-23 | 53 | 9.2 | 5.8:1 | 6% (3) |
| 2020-21 | 48 | 7 | 6.9:1 | 17% (8) |
| 2017-18 | 55 | 7.8 | 7.0:1 | 25% (14) |
| 2015-16 | 55 | 7 | 7.9:1 | 20% (11) |
| 2010-11 | 49 | 8 | 6.1:1 | 14% (7) |
| 2000-01 | 52 | 7 | 7.4:1 | 12% (6) |
| 1990-91 | 71 | 6 | 11.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Adams School.
Since 2017-18: students down 18% (55 to 45); teachers up 18% (7.8 to 9.2).
About Adams School
In Castine, Maine, Adams School is a very small elementary school. The school runs pre-K through 8 and enrolls 45 students. Elementary schools in Maine have about 229 students on average; enrollment here is 80% lower.
Adams School is part of Castine Public Schools.
White students account for 96% of the school's enrollment. Other reported shares: 4% Asian. Among Hancock County residents, the White share is about 93%.
The school's 9.2 full-time-equivalent teachers translate to a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.9:1. The average for elementary schools in Maine is 10.5:1, so this school has fewer students per teacher. At Adams School, 18% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25. For comparison, public schools in Hancock County average 46%.
American Community Survey estimates for Hancock County show that the median household earns about $72,744 a year, about 40% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 6%. Across Hancock County, 35 public schools serve about 5,938 students.
About 2.1 miles separate Adams School from the closest public school, Brooksville Elementary School. Within ten miles are 7 other public schools.
Under the NCES locale system, Adams School is Rural: Distant.
Over 4 years, enrollment decreased by 3 students, from 48 to 45. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 6.9:1; by 2024-25 it was 4.9:1.
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Hancock County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
56,460
Census ACS
Median income
$72,744
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
35
5,938 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other Adams schools
4 other US public schools in 4 states are named Adams. Adams School is the 5th largest of the 5.
- Adams SchoolLAYTON, UT · 645 students
- Adams SchoolLOGAN, UT · 338 students
- Adams SchoolCreal Springs, IL · 283 students
- Adams SchoolEverett, MA · 162 students
Nearby schools
- Brooksville Elementary School2.1 mi · 42
- Penobscot Elementary School7.0 mi · 65
- Sedgwick Elementary School7.0 mi · 67
- Searsport District High School8.0 mi · 121
- Searsport District Middle School8.0 mi · 108
- Searsport Elementary8.1 mi · 167
Frequently asked questions
About Adams SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Adams School?
Adams School enrolls approximately 45 students in grades PK-08.
What grades does Adams School serve?
Adams School serves grades PK-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Adams School is approximately 4.9:1 (9 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Adams School?
At Adams School, the student body is approximately 96% White, 4% Asian.
Who oversees Adams School?
Adams School is overseen by Castine Public Schools in Hancock County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.