Enrollment
98
Elementary
STATE 229
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORTHPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 231482400444
Edna Drinkwater School
56 Bayside Road, Northport, ME 04849 · (207) 338-3430 · Waldo County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL98 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
8.5:1
12 FTE teachers
STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
51%
50 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 14 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 8 | 8% |
| Grade 2 | 10 | 10% |
| Grade 3 | 11 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 19 | 19% |
| Grade 5 | 8 | 8% |
| Grade 6 | 11 | 11% |
| Grade 7 | 9 | 9% |
| Grade 8 | 8 | 8% |
Student demographics
12%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 28% · US 70%
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
Test scores
MEA 2024-25 . % At or Above State ExpectationsMath
78.5%
ME avg 50.6%
What this means: On the MEA, Maine's statewide test, about 79 of every 100 students at this school do math at grade level. The Maine average is about 51 of 100.
Source: MEA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Edna Drinkwater School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Maine | In Waldo County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 98 | #284 of 360 | #9 of 16 |
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.
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
98
-23 (-19%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
8.5:1
was 9.6:1
% White
94%
was 96%
% Black
0%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free or reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 98 | 11.5 | 8.5:1 | 51% (50) |
| 2023-24 | 90 | 12.1 | 7.4:1 | 37% (33) |
| 2022-23 | 84 | 12.3 | 6.8:1 | 37% (31) |
| 2017-18 | 121 | 12.6 | 9.6:1 | 46% (56) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Edna Drinkwater School.
About Edna Drinkwater School
Edna Drinkwater School is a small elementary school that serves part of Northport, Maine. Its 98 students are spread across kindergarten through 8. The school's enrollment is 57% smaller than the 229 average for elementary schools in Maine.
Federal records list Northport Public Schools as the district for Edna Drinkwater School.
The large majority of students at Edna Drinkwater School, 94%, are White. Beyond that, enrollment is 3% multiracial and 2% Hispanic. That is close to the 93% White share among all Waldo County residents. Edna Drinkwater School has a diversity index of 12%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The school has about 8.5 students per teacher and 11.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. That ratio is under the 10.5:1 average for elementary schools in Maine. Federal records put free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at 51%.
Census estimates describe Waldo County this way: median household income is about $72,782, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 34%, and roughly 7% of residents are in poverty. The public schools of Waldo County number 27 and enroll about 3,843.
The school nearest to Edna Drinkwater School is Captain Albert W. Stevens School, at a distance of about 2.9 miles. Within five miles of Edna Drinkwater School, there are 4 other public schools.
NCES describes the area around Edna Drinkwater School as Town: Distant, meaning in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
Edna Drinkwater School had 121 students in 2017-18 and 98 in 2024-25, a 19% decrease. Federal data show the ratio falling from 9.6:1 to 8.5:1.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss science fairs, picture day, and bus routes at Edna Drinkwater School. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Waldo County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
40,192
Census ACS
Median income
$72,782
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
27
3,843 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Captain Albert W. Stevens School2.9 mi · 232
- Troy A Howard Middle School3.2 mi · 330
- Belfast Area High School3.7 mi · 476
- East Belfast School4.0 mi · 99
- Searsport District High School6.1 mi · 121
- Searsport District Middle School6.1 mi · 108
Frequently asked questions
About Edna Drinkwater SchoolHow large is Edna Drinkwater School?
Edna Drinkwater School enrolls approximately 98 students in grades KG-08.
Is Edna Drinkwater School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Edna Drinkwater School is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
How many teachers does Edna Drinkwater School have?
Edna Drinkwater School employs 12 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.5:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Edna Drinkwater School?
At Edna Drinkwater School, the student body is approximately 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is Edna Drinkwater School in?
Edna Drinkwater School is part of Northport Public Schools.
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