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#403 of 542 schools in ME
Based on limited data
East Belfast School
Elementary School · RSU 71
14 Swan Lake Avenue, Belfast, ME 04915
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on ME statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
87
Student-Teacher
10.9:1
Score
5.3
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
87
Student-Teacher
10.9:1
Score
5.3
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Maine schools
#403 of 542
In Belfast
#4 of 4
public schools
In district
#6 of 7
RSU 71
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East Belfast School
Elementary School in Belfast · grades Pre-K – 2nd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Belfast Area High School
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Captain Albert W. Stevens School
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About East Belfast School
East Belfast School is a public elementary school in Belfast, ME, part of RSU 71. East Belfast School serves approximately 87 students, and covers grades Pre-K-2nd, and has a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. East Belfast School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #403 of 542 schools in ME.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 5.3 · Average
- District avg 6.4
- ME avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 87 students, East Belfast School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
39% of students at East Belfast School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
70.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How East Belfast School Compares
See how East Belfast School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
14 Swan Lake Avenue, Belfast, ME 04915
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering East Belfast School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Ames Elementary School (rated 8.5/10, 10.8 miles away, in nearby Searsmont), which scores notably higher. Another option is Monroe Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 12.3 miles away, in nearby Monroe), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Adams School (rated 8.0/10, 10.6 miles away, in nearby Castine), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Belfast, see our Belfast schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 15.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast Area High School Belfast | 0.9 mi | 6.7 |
| Captain Albert W. Stevens School Belfast | 1.4 mi | 7.0 |
| CORNERSPRING MONTESSORI SCHOOL Belfast | 2.1 mi | 5.9 |
| Troy A Howard Middle School Belfast | 2.0 mi | 6.5 |
| Edna Drinkwater School Northport | 3.9 mi | 5.6 |
| Searsport Elementary Searsport | 4.3 mi | 4.2 |
| Searsport District High School Searsport | 4.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Searsport District Middle School Searsport | 4.3 mi | 5.0 |
| Kermit S Nickerson School Swanville | 5.8 mi | 4.7 |
| Gladys Weymouth Elem School Morrill | 7.0 mi | 6.4 |
| Morse Memorial School Brooks | 10.1 mi | 2.9 |
| Lincolnville Central School Lincolnville | 11.2 mi | 6.1 |
| Monroe Elementary School Monroe | 12.3 mi | 8.2 |
| Islesboro Central School Islesboro | 12.4 mi | 5.6 |
| Ames Elementary School Searsmont | 10.8 mi | 8.5 |
| Adams School Castine | 10.6 mi | 8.0 |
| WAYFINDER SCHOOLS Camden | 15.8 mi | 5.8 |
| Camden-Rockport Middle School Camden | 15.9 mi | 7.1 |
| CHILDREN'S HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Camden | 16.2 mi | — |
| Samuel L Wagner Middle School Winterport | 15.5 mi | 7.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 04915 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$59,083
Median Home Value
$261,900
Median Rent
$1,009/mo
Population
9,030
College Educated
43.9%
Homeownership
71.9%
Avg Commute
21 min
Poverty Rate
18%
Median Age
53.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CENTER FOR TEACHING & LEARNING Edgecomb, ME | 5.3 |
| Mt Vernon Elementary School Mount Vernon, ME | 5.3 |
| Cushing Community School Cushing, ME | 5.4 |
| Daniel W Merritt School Addison, ME | 5.4 |
| Fairfield Primary School Fairfield, ME | 5.5 |
| Fayette Central School Fayette, ME | 5.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about East Belfast School
What grades does East Belfast School serve?
East Belfast School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend East Belfast School?
East Belfast School has an enrollment of approximately 87 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Belfast School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Belfast School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Belfast School rank in ME?
East Belfast School ranks #403 of 542 schools in ME.
What is East Belfast School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Belfast School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is East Belfast School a charter school?
No, East Belfast School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Belfast School a Title I school?
No, East Belfast School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Belfast School?
70.1% of students at East Belfast School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 87
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 70.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Waldo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.1%
- Phone
- (207) 338-4420
Resources & Links
District
RSU 71- District Enrollment
- 1,418
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,807
- District Rank
- #6 of 7
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