Serving 346 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Conners-emerson School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Conners-emerson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Conners-emerson School's student population of 346 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
346 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Conners-emerson School ranks within the top 5% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Conners-emerson School is 0.34, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6 out of 500 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
5%
5%
White
81%
86%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Conners-emerson School's ranking?
Conners-emerson School is ranked #6 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Conners-emerson School often compared to?
Conners-emerson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Desert Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Conners-emerson School?
346 students attend Conners-emerson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Conners-emerson School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Conners-emerson School?
Conners-emerson School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Conners-emerson School offer ?
Conners-emerson School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Conners-emerson School part of?
Conners-emerson School is part of Bar Harbor School District.
School Reviews
4 4/22/2020
it is funny and great!
5 5/12/2008
Conners Emerson School is a nationally recognized "Blue Ribbon School."
Our students consistently perform well above state and national norms, but more importantly our teachers and administrators and community support the great education that we endeavor to offer. We feel that testing is testing, but education is so much more.
Our music programs are exceptional, with orchestra, bands, jazz bands, chorus. A very high percentage of students participate in our music program.
Our student-musicians regularly perform at a very high level at state and local music events and festivals.
All students participate in regular music and visual arts classes and our community recognizes the importance of the arts.
All students grade 5 and above can participate in athletics during every season and our teams do very well.
We have a teacher to student ratio of about 1:15.
On the technical side, all teachers and all students, grade 4-8, have laptops that utilize our campus-wide wireless network.
Parents and community are very much involved in our school ... we have a great school committee that is very supportive of good education.
Area educational/research facilities that contribute to the education of our students:
Acadia National Park
The Jackson Laboratories
The College of the Atlantic
MDI Bio-Lab
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