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Public other school · RSU 08/MSAD 08

Vinalhaven School

Grades PK–12 · Vinalhaven, ME · NCES 231185000731

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

143

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

20.6

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

6.9:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Maine other enrollment

59th percentile

Compared with 17 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

143

Vinalhaven School: 143 reported students.

State peer staffing position

29th percentile

6.9:1 reported; state peer median 8.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Vinalhaven School

Vinalhaven School is a public other school serving grades PK–12 in Vinalhaven. It is one of 1 current school records connected to RSU 08/MSAD 08. NCES reports 143 students for 2024–25.

Among 17 other schools in Maine with comparable records, this school is close in size than the reported median of 132 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 6.9:1, below the Maine median of 8.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (98.6%) and Black (1.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 30.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, computer science. The school reported 1 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking Vinalhaven School

  1. 1How do the reported 6.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
Not reported
Students with disabilities
30.1%
Free/reduced-price lunch
47.6%
Lunch program
Yes under Provision 2

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White98.6%
  • Hispanic0%
  • Black1.4%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial0%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Offered

1 courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.