Enrollment
14
Elementary
STATE 229
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CHEBEAGUE ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 231477100676
Chebeague Island School
14 School House Road, Chebeague Island, ME 04017 · (207) 846-4162 · Cumberland County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL14 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
4.4:1
3 FTE teachers
STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
36%
5 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 | 14% |
| Kindergarten | 3 | 21% |
| Grade 2 | 3 | 21% |
| Grade 3 | 4 | 29% |
| Grade 5 | 2 | 14% |
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 Chebeague Island School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Maine | In Cumberland County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 14 | #351 of 360 | #52 of 54 |
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
14
+1 (+8%) vs 2020
-30% since 2010-11, when it was 20
Student : Teacher
4.4:1
was 6.5:1
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 | 14 | 3.2 | 4.4:1 | 36% (5) |
| 2023-24 | 12 | 2.3 | 5.2:1 | 25% (3) |
| 2022-23 | 10 | 2.9 | 3.5:1 | 30% (3) |
| 2020-21 | 13 | 2 | 6.5:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 26 | 3.7 | 7.0:1 | 12% (3) |
| 2015-16 | 25 | 3 | 8.3:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 20 | 3 | 6.7:1 | 20% (4) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Chebeague Island School.
Since 2017-18: students down 46% (26 to 14); teachers down 14% (3.7 to 3.2).
About Chebeague Island School
Families in Chebeague Island, Maine, are served by Chebeague Island School, a very small elementary school. Enrollment stands at 14 students, covering pre-K through 5. The school is 94% below the average for elementary schools in Maine.
Chebeague Island Public Schools is the district for Chebeague Island School.
The share of White students at Chebeague Island School is 100%. The county population is about 86% White.
On staff are 3.2 full-time-equivalent teachers; the student-to-teacher ratio is 4.4:1. Elementary schools in Maine have an average ratio of 10.5:1. About 36% of students at Chebeague Island School are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Public schools in Cumberland County average a similar 34%.
In Cumberland County, where the school is located, the median household earns about $95,677 a year, roughly 53% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 4%. Public schools in Cumberland County number 99, with about 38,224 students.
Cliff Island School is about 2.6 miles away, making it the nearest public school. Chebeague Island School is one of several public schools in the area, with 2 others within five miles.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Rural: Fringe.
The 2020-21-to-2024-25 change in enrollment was an 8% rise, from 13 to 14. The student-to-teacher ratio went down from 6.5:1 to 4.4:1.
The discussion board for Chebeague Island School is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Cumberland County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
308,827
Census ACS
Median income
$95,677
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
53%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
99
38,224 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Cliff Island School2.6 mi · 3
- Long Island Elementary School3.5 mi · 8
- Yarmouth High School5.6 mi · 554
- Peaks Island School5.8 mi · 41
- Yarmouth Elementary School5.9 mi · 476
- William H Rowe School5.9 mi · 246
Frequently asked questions
About Chebeague Island SchoolHow many students attend Chebeague Island School?
Chebeague Island School enrolls approximately 14 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does Chebeague Island School serve?
Chebeague Island School serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chebeague Island School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Chebeague Island School is approximately 4.4:1 (3 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Chebeague Island School?
Student demographics at Chebeague Island School are roughly 100% White.
What district is Chebeague Island School in?
Chebeague Island School is part of Chebeague Island Public Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.