Pine Street Elementary School serves 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is equal to the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pine Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Pine Street Elementary School's student population of 357 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
357 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pine Street Elementary School is 0.26, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
86%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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
How many students attend Pine Street Elementary School?
357 students attend Pine Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Pine Street Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Street Elementary School?
Pine Street Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pine Street Elementary School offer ?
Pine Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pine Street Elementary School part of?
Pine Street Elementary School is part of RSU 79/MSAD 01 School District.
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