Enrollment
41
Elementary
DISTRICT 312 · STATE 229
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 230993000283
Peaks Island School
4 Church AV, Peaks Island, ME 04108 · (207) 766-2528 · Cumberland County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL41 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
7.1:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.6:1 · STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
24%
10 students
DISTRICT 53% · 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 | 8 | 20% |
| Kindergarten | 10 | 24% |
| Grade 1 | 8 | 20% |
| Grade 2 | 4 | 10% |
| Grade 3 | 5 | 12% |
| Grade 4 | 2 | 5% |
| Grade 5 | 4 | 10% |
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 Peaks Island School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Maine | In Cumberland County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 41 | #336 of 360 | #51 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
41
+8 (+24%) vs 2020
-37% since 1990-91, when it was 65
Student : Teacher
7.1:1
was 8.3:1
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 | 41 | 5.8 | 7.1:1 | 24% (10) |
| 2023-24 | 46 | 5.4 | 8.5:1 | 22% (10) |
| 2022-23 | 41 | 4.4 | 9.3:1 | 15% (6) |
| 2020-21 | 33 | 4 | 8.3:1 | 27% (9) |
| 2017-18 | 37 | 3.7 | 10.0:1 | 35% (13) |
| 2015-16 | 40 | 5 | 8.0:1 | 25% (10) |
| 2010-11 | 57 | 4 | 14.3:1 | 18% (10) |
| 2000-01 | 48 | 6 | 8.0:1 | 13% (6) |
| 1990-91 | 65 | 5 | 13.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Peaks Island School.
Since 2017-18: students up 11% (37 to 41); teachers up 57% (3.7 to 5.8).
About Peaks Island School
Peaks Island School is a public elementary school in Peaks Island, Maine. The school teaches pre-K through 5 and enrolls 41 students. The school is 82% below the average for elementary schools in Maine.
Portland Public Schools has 6,548 students in 16 schools, and Peaks Island School is one of those schools.
At Peaks Island School, 88% of students are White. After that, the student body is 7% multiracial and 5% Black. Census estimates put Cumberland County at about 86% White, close to the school's figure.
With 5.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, the student-to-teacher ratio is about 7.1:1. Statewide, elementary schools in Maine average 10.5:1. Roughly 24% of students come from households that qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. For comparison, public schools in Cumberland County average 34%.
Looking at the county, Cumberland County, median household income comes to about $95,677, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 53% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 4%. The county's public schools total 99, with about 38,224 students.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, Dora L Small Elementary School, is about 2.3 miles. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
Peaks Island School has an NCES locale of Rural: Fringe.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, Peaks Island School had a net gain of 8 students, or 24%. The school's ratio dropped from 8.3:1 to 7.1:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at Peaks Island School. Members of the school community can share what they know.
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
Other schools in Portland Public Schools
- Portland High SchoolHigh · 912 students
- Deering High SchoolHigh · 850 students
- Harrison Lyseth Elem SchoolElementary · 489 students
- Amanda C Rowe SchoolElementary · 470 students
- Lyman Moore Middle SchoolMiddle · 470 students
- Howard C Reiche Community SchElementary · 467 students
Nearby schools
- Dora L Small Elementary School2.3 mi · 193
- Long Island Elementary School2.4 mi · 8
- East End Community School2.9 mi · 391
- Portland High School3.1 mi · 912
- Frank I Brown Elementary School3.2 mi · 213
- Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences3.3 mi · 384
Frequently asked questions
About Peaks Island SchoolHow large is Peaks Island School?
Peaks Island School enrolls approximately 41 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Peaks Island School serve?
Peaks Island School serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peaks Island School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Peaks Island School is approximately 7.1:1 (6 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Peaks Island School?
At Peaks Island School, the student body is approximately 88% White, 5% Black, 7% Two or more.
Who oversees Peaks Island School?
Peaks Island School is overseen by Portland Public Schools in Cumberland County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.