Alton Elementary School

www.rsu34.org/o/aes

40 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Alton Elementary School, located at 22 Argyle Road in Alton, Maine, serves as a central hub for primary education within its local community. As a small, rural institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and close-knit learning environment. By focusing on foundational academic skills and social development, the school strives to prepare its young students for their future educational transitions while maintaining strong ties to the families and residents of the Alton area.

The school operates with a commitment to the personalized growth of each child, utilizing its community-focused setting to encourage active participation and a sense of belonging. Through its curriculum and localized approach, Alton Elementary emphasizes the importance of community values and consistent academic support, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded start to their educational journey in a safe and nurturing atmosphere.

Total Students

4.9

Full-Time Teachers

8.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Two or More	5

White
35 (87.5%)
Two or More
5 (12.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	RSU 34
Phone:	(207)394-2331
Website:	http://www.rsu34.org/o/aes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	40
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	13
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 8

Kindergarten 12

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 9