Penobscot Elementary School

Penobscot Elementary School is a public elementary school in Penobscot, ME, part of the Penobscot Public Schools. The school serves approximately 67 students in grades Pre-K – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 7.4:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3/10, placing it in the 94.6th percentile among ME schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 78% proficiency in math and 85% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.5/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $52,500, where 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 67 students, Penobscot Elementary School 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.

With a student-teacher ratio of 7.4:1, Penobscot Elementary School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Penobscot Elementary School 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.