Penobscot school district
Public school districtGrades PK–8
Serves Penobscot.
Students
65
Schools
1
Spent per student
$17,849
ME $20,630
Students per teacher
7:1
Free or reduced lunch
45%
What stands out about Penobscot school district
- Math proficiency 14 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 10 pts above the state
- Spends 13% less per student than the ME average
- 7 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 20.4% since 2020
Test scores vs. ME
2020–21Math proficiency95%
State average 81.3% · small group: the state reports 90–100%
Reading / language arts95%
State average 85% · small group: the state reports 90–100%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$17,849 per student · 13% below ME
Spending
Classroom instruction 55%Support & administration 41%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 90%State 9%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
54’20
60’21
69’22
67’23
65’24
Up 20.4% since 2020.
Students
White 92%Two or more races 3%Hispanic 2%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native 2%
Schools in the district
1 public school.
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.