East Belfast School serves 99 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Belfast School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
East Belfast School's student population of 99 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
99 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of East Belfast School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
4%
Black
n/a
5%
White
89%
85%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
RSU 71 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend East Belfast School?
99 students attend East Belfast School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of East Belfast School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Belfast School?
East Belfast School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does East Belfast School offer ?
East Belfast School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Belfast School part of?
East Belfast School is part of RSU 71 School District.
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