Serving 90 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Edna Drinkwater School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20% in ME)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edna Drinkwater School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Edna Drinkwater School's student population of 90 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
90 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Edna Drinkwater School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
56%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
92%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% ME state average).
How many students attend Edna Drinkwater School?
90 students attend Edna Drinkwater School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Edna Drinkwater School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edna Drinkwater School?
Edna Drinkwater School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Edna Drinkwater School offer ?
Edna Drinkwater School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edna Drinkwater School part of?
Edna Drinkwater School is part of Northport School District.
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