Enrollment
57
Elementary
STATE 229
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MACHIASPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 230006700561
Fort O'Brien School
492 Port Road, Machiasport, ME 04655 · (207) 255-4575 · Washington County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL57 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
11.6:1
5 FTE teachers
STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
61%
35 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 | 7 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 5 | 9% |
| Grade 2 | 4 | 7% |
| Grade 3 | 8 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 11 | 19% |
| Grade 5 | 1 | 2% |
| Grade 6 | 8 | 14% |
| Grade 7 | 8 | 14% |
| Grade 8 | 5 | 9% |
Student demographics
0%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
Schools most like Fort O'Brien School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort O'Brien School this school | 57 | 61.4% | N/A |
| Brownfield Denmark Elementary School Denmark | 77 | 64.9% | N/A |
| Woodstock School Bryant Pond | 67 | 68.7% | N/A |
| Cushing Community School Cushing | 74 | 55.4% | N/A |
| Perry Elementary School Perry | 73 | 58.9% | N/A |
| Dresden Elementary School Dresden | 74 | 52.7% | 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 Fort O'Brien School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Maine | In Washington County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 57 | #321 of 360 | #17 of 25 |
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
57
+2 (+4%) vs 2020
+4% since 2010-11, when it was 55
Student : Teacher
11.6:1
was 11.0:1
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 | 57 | 4.9 | 11.6:1 | 61% (35) |
| 2023-24 | 47 | 5.1 | 9.2:1 | 43% (20) |
| 2022-23 | 49 | 6 | 8.2:1 | 51% (25) |
| 2020-21 | 55 | 5 | 11.0:1 | 75% (41) |
| 2017-18 | 46 | 5.9 | 7.8:1 | 87% (40) |
| 2015-16 | 44 | 6 | 7.3:1 | 84% (37) |
| 2010-11 | 55 | 7 | 7.9:1 | 78% (43) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Fort O'Brien School.
Since 2017-18: students up 24% (46 to 57); teachers down 17% (5.9 to 4.9).
About Fort O'Brien School
Fort O'Brien School is a small elementary school for students in Machiasport, Maine. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 57 students in pre-K through 8. The average for elementary schools in Maine is about 229 students, so this school is 75% smaller than average.
Machiasport Public Schools operates Fort O'Brien School.
The student body at Fort O'Brien School is 100% White. The White share of the county population is lower, at 88%. Pick two students at random and there is a 0% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
At Fort O'Brien School, 4.9 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 11.6:1. On average, elementary schools in Maine have 10.5:1, compared with 11.6:1 here. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 61% of enrollment. That tracks the 62% average for public schools in Washington County.
In Washington County (population about 31,331), the median household income is $56,024, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 25%, and roughly 12% of residents are in poverty. Fort O'Brien School is one of 36 public schools in the county.
The school nearest to Fort O'Brien School is Elm Street School-East Machias, at a distance of about 3.6 miles. Other public schools within five miles number 3.
Locale data from NCES put Fort O'Brien School in rural territory far from an urban area (Rural: Remote).
Enrollment climbed 4% from its 2020-21 level of 55.
Community posts for Fort O'Brien School can cover school safety, transportation, and start times. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Washington County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
31,331
Census ACS
Median income
$56,024
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
36
3,703 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Elm Street School-East Machias3.6 mi · 176
- Machias Memorial High School3.9 mi · 173
- Rose M Gaffney School4.0 mi · 321
- Bay Ridge Elementary7.0 mi · 36
- Jonesboro Elementary School9.5 mi · 54
- Whiting Village School13.0 mi · 27
Frequently asked questions
About Fort O'Brien SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Fort O'Brien School?
Fort O'Brien School enrolls approximately 57 students in grades PK-08.
What grades does Fort O'Brien School serve?
Fort O'Brien School serves grades PK-08.
How many students per teacher at Fort O'Brien School?
Approximately 11.6:1 students per teacher at Fort O'Brien School.
How diverse is Fort O'Brien School?
Fort O'Brien School reports a student body of 100% White.
Who oversees Fort O'Brien School?
Fort O'Brien School is overseen by Machiasport Public Schools in Washington County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.