Pine Street Elementary School serves 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pine Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pine Street Elementary School's student population of 325 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Green and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pine Street Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Hispanic
3%
4%
Black
1%
5%
White
85%
85%
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.9%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pine Street Elementary School?
325 students attend Pine Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Pine Street Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine Street Elementary School?
Pine Street Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pine Street Elementary School offer ?
Pine Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Street Elementary School part of?
Pine Street Elementary School is part of RSU 79/MSAD 01 School District.
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