Dike-Newell School

dns.rsu1.org/o/dike-newell-school

225 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Dike-Newell School, located at 3 Wright Drive in Bath, Maine, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Regional School Unit 1 (RSU 1). As a primary school, it focuses on the developmental and academic needs of the community’s youngest learners, typically encompassing pre-kindergarten through second grade. The school is known for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that emphasizes early literacy, social-emotional growth, and the building of essential academic skills in a welcoming, small-town setting.

The school is deeply integrated into the Bath community, often prioritizing a collaborative culture between teachers, parents, and local stakeholders to ensure student success. By utilizing a curriculum designed to prepare children for the transition to upper elementary levels, Dike-Newell places a strong focus on creating a positive initial experience with schooling. Its commitment to inclusive practices and a nurturing atmosphere makes it a key pillar in the educational landscape of the Midcoast Maine region.

225

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dike-Newell School
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	11
Black	10
Asian	1
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

White
188 (83.9%)
Two or More
13 (5.8%)
Hispanic
11 (4.9%)
Black
10 (4.5%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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 01 - LKRSU
Phone:	(207)443-8285
Website:	http://dns.rsu1.org/o/dike-newell-school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	225
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	77
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 44

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 69