Jonesport Elementary School

Located at 139 Snare Creek LN, in Jonesport, Maine, Jonesport Elementary School is an intimate elementary school that educates 101 students (grades pre-K through 8), run under Jonesport Public Schools. That puts it 56% leaner than the typical public school in Maine, which averages around 229 students.

Operationally, Jonesport Elementary School answers to Jonesport Public Schools, which sets policy, hires staff, and reports enrollment to the state.

On demographics, Jonesport Elementary School reports that nearly all students (97%) are White. The wider county runs roughly 88% White, putting the school's mix visibly more White than the area baseline.

On the resource side, On paper, Jonesport Elementary School has 10 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 9.8:1. The state averages about 10.5:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Around 74% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Washington County (around 62%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

In the broader community, Washington County reports that median household earnings sit near $56,024, roughly 25% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 12%. In all, Washington County runs 36 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,703 students), of which Jonesport Elementary School is one.

Jonesport-Beals High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a countryside area.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count fell 22%: 129 students in 2018 compared to 101 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. The community welcomes input from current and former families.