RSU 53/MSAD 53

Located at 182 School Street in Pittsfield, Maine, RSU 53/MSAD 53 is an active, traditional public school district serving a rural remote community. Operating independently as a non-charter district, RSU 53 manages three operational schools structured to offer educational programming spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. As a vital pillar of the local community, the district provides a stable, structured learning environment tailored to its regional context, supported by centralized administrative oversight and public resources accessible both on-site and through its district platform.

The district currently serves a total student body of 578 children, comprising 281 female and 297 male students, with active enrollment concentrated across pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. RSU 53 supports its student body with an extensive workforce totaling nearly 275 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This dedicated team includes 115 FTE classroom teachers, 28.1 FTE instructional aides, and 131.7 FTE support staff personnel. This substantial staffing context ensures that students across Pittsfield receive tailored instruction, strong foundational guidance, and comprehensive operational support throughout their academic development.