Enrollment
282
Elementary
DISTRICT 324 · STATE 229
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RSU 35/MSAD 35·NCES 231137000452
Eliot Elementary School
1298 State Road, Eliot, ME 03903 · (207) 439-9004 · York County
GRADES PK–03ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL282 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
10.9:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.1:1 · STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
18%
50 students
DISTRICT 18% · 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 | 38 | 13% |
| Kindergarten | 54 | 19% |
| Grade 1 | 69 | 24% |
| Grade 2 | 54 | 19% |
| Grade 3 | 67 | 24% |
Student demographics
18%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 16% · 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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within RSU 35/MSAD 35. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Eliot Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliot Elementary School this school | 282 | 17.7% | N/A |
| Marshwood Great Works School South Berwick | 287 | 16.7% | N/A |
| Village Elementary School-York York | 226 | 18.6% | N/A |
| Coastal Ridge Elementary York | 332 | 19.6% | N/A |
| Central School South Berwick | 402 | 19.7% | N/A |
| Durham Community School Durham | 469 | 16.4% | N/A |
Matched among Maine elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Eliot Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Maine | In York County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 282 | #115 of 360 | #18 of 37 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.9:1 | #75 of 181 | #10 of 29 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 17.9% | #95 of 181 | #16 of 29 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 17.7% | #265 of 280 | #32 of 37 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -16.6% | #43 of 134 | #5 of 17 |
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
282
-21 (-7%) vs 2020
-53% since 1990-91, when it was 598
Student : Teacher
10.9:1
was 11.7:1
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 | 282 | 25.8 | 10.9:1 | 18% (50) |
| 2023-24 | 309 | 25.6 | 12.1:1 | 15% (45) |
| 2022-23 | 307 | 25.2 | 12.2:1 | 11% (34) |
| 2020-21 | 303 | 26 | 11.7:1 | 13% (39) |
| 2017-18 | 338 | 24.1 | 14.0:1 | 18% (60) |
| 2015-16 | 323 | 20 | 16.1:1 | 16% (53) |
| 2010-11 | 305 | 22 | 13.9:1 | 20% (62) |
| 2000-01 | 353 | 23 | 15.3:1 | 10% (36) |
| 1990-91 | 598 | 33 | 18.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Eliot Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 17% (338 to 282); teachers up 7% (24.1 to 25.8).
About Eliot Elementary School
Eliot Elementary School serves students in Eliot, Maine, as a medium-sized elementary school. Students in pre-K through 3 attend the school, which enrolls 282 students. The average among elementary schools in Maine is roughly 229 students; this school is 23% bigger than that.
RSU 35/MSAD 35 is the local district for Eliot Elementary School. It runs 5 schools with 2,120 students.
The large majority of students at Eliot Elementary School, 90%, are White. Beyond that, enrollment is 4% multiracial and 3% Hispanic. That is close to the 91% White share among all York County residents. By the diversity index, Eliot Elementary School comes in at 18%.
The school's student-to-teacher ratio is about 10.9:1, with 25.8 full-time-equivalent teachers. Across elementary schools in Maine, the average ratio is about 10.5:1. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 18% of enrollment. Across public schools in York County, the average is 37%.
Federal survey data for York County show that median household income is about $88,333, about 36% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 5%. A total of 61 public schools operate in York County, serving about 24,364 students.
Nearest public school: Marshwood Middle School, about 2.1 miles away. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
Locale data from NCES put Eliot Elementary School in rural territory close to an urban area (Rural: Fringe).
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, the student count declined from 303 to 282.
The Eliot Elementary School community page is open for posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
York County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
216,731
Census ACS
Median income
$88,333
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
61
24,364 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in RSU 35/MSAD 35
- Marshwood High SchoolHigh · 659 students
- Marshwood Middle SchoolMiddle · 490 students
- Central SchoolElementary · 402 students
- Marshwood Great Works SchoolElementary · 287 students
Other Eliot Elementary schools
3 other US public schools in 4 states are named Eliot Elementary. Eliot Elementary School is the 4th largest of the 4.
- Eliot ElementaryGilroy, CA · 481 students
- Eliot Elementary SchoolHOUSTON, TX · 464 students
- Eliot Elementary SchoolTulsa, OK · 369 students
Nearby schools
- Marshwood Middle School2.1 mi · 490
- Shapleigh School2.4 mi · 357
- Newington Public School2.4 mi · 43
- New Franklin School3.3 mi · 247
- Robert W Traip Academy3.5 mi · 294
- Portsmouth Middle School3.8 mi · 486
Frequently asked questions
About Eliot Elementary SchoolHow large is Eliot Elementary School?
Eliot Elementary School enrolls approximately 282 students in grades PK-03.
Is Eliot Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Eliot Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-03.
How many teachers does Eliot Elementary School have?
Eliot Elementary School employs 26 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1.
What is the student diversity at Eliot Elementary School?
Student demographics at Eliot Elementary School are roughly 90% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Eliot Elementary School public or private?
Eliot Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by RSU 35/MSAD 35.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.