East Range CSD

Located at 187 School Street in Topsfield, Maine, East Range CSD is an active, independent public school district serving the region’s youth from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Set within a remote rural community, the district operates as a single-school system outside of a supervisory union, offering a unique, tightly integrated educational foundation. Designed to support early childhood through early adolescent development, East Range CSD emphasizes continuity in learning, accessible leadership, and a community-centered approach to rural public education.

For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district maintains an exceptionally intimate learning environment with a total enrollment of 12 students spanning kindergarten through seventh grade. This small student body benefits from a highly favorable staffing structure, including 6 full-time equivalent teachers, 1.5 instructional aides, and nearly 10 support personnel, bringing the overall district staff to roughly 17 full-time equivalents. With an astonishing student-to-teacher ratio of two to one, educators at East Range CSD are uniquely positioned to deliver highly individualized instruction and tailored academic support, fostering an inclusive environment for a diverse group of students in one of Maine's most picturesque rural settings.