East Machias Public Schools operates 1 public schools serving 241 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Maine. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 176 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Washington County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,371 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 43.5% local, 46.0% state, and 10.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $81,320 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 20/100, ranked #129 of 131 in Maine against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
and 23.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 97.7% White, 1.7% African American across the district's schools.
Elm Street School-East Machias accounts for 100.0% of all East Machias Public Schools student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means East Machias Public Schools-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
East Machias Public Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 23.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within East Machias Public Schools is typically wider than the East Machias Public Schools-aggregate figure suggests.
How many schools are in East Machias Public Schools?
East Machias Public Schools has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 241 students.
How much does East Machias Public Schools spend per student?
East Machias Public Schools spends $14,371 per student. The district has an equity score of 20/100, ranking #129 in Maine.
What is the average teacher salary in East Machias Public Schools?
The average teacher salary in East Machias Public Schools is $81,320 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near East Machias Public Schools?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Washington County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of East Machias Public Schools?
East Machias Public Schools students are 97.7% White, 1.7% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for East Machias Public Schools?
East Machias Public Schools has an equity score of 20/100, ranking #129 out of 131 districts in Maine. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.