Elm Street School-east Machias

Elm Street School-East Machias is a regular public elementary school located in the remote rural area of East Machias, Maine. Serving preschool through eighth grade students, the school has an enrollment of 194 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1 with 15 full-time equivalent teachers on staff. While the MySchoolScout rating for Elm Street School-East Machias is 5.0 out of 10 and its state ranking is 325th out of 542 schools in Maine, placing it around the 40th percentile statewide, the school focuses on student development beyond standardized test scores.

In ELA/Reading, 70% of students are proficient or above, while in Math, 58% meet proficiency standards. Elm Street School-East Machias is situated in a rural community where personal connections and small class sizes contribute to its supportive learning environment.

With an enrollment of 194 students, Elm Street School-east Machias is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Elm Street School-east Machias may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.