Enrollment
16
Elementary
STATE 229
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SOUTHPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 231236000588
Southport Central School
438 Hendricks Hill Road, Southport, ME 04576 · (207) 633-3132 · Lincoln County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY32-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL16 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
3.6:1
4 FTE teachers
STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
31%
5 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 | 1 | 6% |
| Grade 1 | 3 | 19% |
| Grade 2 | 1 | 6% |
| Grade 3 | 6 | 38% |
| Grade 5 | 3 | 19% |
| Grade 6 | 2 | 13% |
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 Southport Central School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Maine | In Lincoln County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 16 | #349 of 360 | #13 of 14 |
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
16
-15 (-48%) vs 2020
-66% since 1990-91, when it was 47
Student : Teacher
3.6:1
was 7.8:1
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 | 16 | 4.4 | 3.6:1 | 31% (5) |
| 2023-24 | 18 | 3.9 | 4.6:1 | 17% (3) |
| 2022-23 | 19 | 3.9 | 4.9:1 | 16% (3) |
| 2020-21 | 31 | 4 | 7.8:1 | 13% (4) |
| 2017-18 | 26 | 2.5 | 10.4:1 | 27% (7) |
| 2015-16 | 23 | 2 | 11.5:1 | 30% (7) |
| 2010-11 | 27 | 3 | 9.0:1 | 19% (5) |
| 2000-01 | 33 | 3 | 11.0:1 | 12% (4) |
| 1990-91 | 47 | 4 | 11.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Southport Central School.
Since 2017-18: students down 38% (26 to 16); teachers up 76% (2.5 to 4.4).
About Southport Central School
Southport Central School is the name of a very small elementary school in Southport, Maine. It is open to students in kindergarten through 6 and enrolls 16 students. That is 93% below the average of about 229 students for elementary schools in Maine.
Southport Central School belongs to Southport Public Schools.
By race and ethnicity, Southport Central School is 100% White.
Southport Central School reports a ratio of 3.6 students per teacher, from 4.4 full-time-equivalent teachers. The school's 3.6:1 compares with an average of 10.5:1 for elementary schools in Maine. Lunch program data show 31% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. That is 17 points below the 48% average for public schools in Lincoln County.
The school's county is Lincoln County. According to Census Bureau estimates, the median household earns about $76,875 a year, roughly 40% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in Lincoln County number 18, with about 3,450 students.
Among nearby public schools, Boothbay Region High School is closest at about 3.7 miles. In all, 3 other public schools sit within five miles of Southport Central School.
Federal records code the school's setting as Town: Distant.
Southport Central School enrolled 31 in 2020-21 and 16 in 2024-25. Changes in grade configuration can produce shifts of this size. The school's ratio dropped from 7.8:1 to 3.6:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
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Lincoln County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
36,099
Census ACS
Median income
$76,875
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
3,450 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Boothbay Region High School3.7 mi · 172
- Boothbay Region Elem School3.7 mi · 307
- Georgetown Central School4.2 mi · 51
- South Bristol Elementary School6.6 mi · 63
- Phippsburg Elementary School7.3 mi · 98
- Fisher-Mitchell School9.1 mi · 200
Frequently asked questions
About Southport Central SchoolHow many students attend Southport Central School?
Southport Central School enrolls approximately 16 students in grades KG-06.
Is Southport Central School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Southport Central School is an elementary school covering grades KG-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southport Central School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Southport Central School is approximately 3.6:1 (4 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Southport Central School?
Student demographics at Southport Central School are roughly 100% White.
Is Southport Central School public or private?
Southport Central School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Southport Public Schools.
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