Belgrade Central School

www.rsu18.org

236 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Belgrade Central School, located at 158 Depot Road in Belgrade, Maine, serves as a primary educational anchor for the local community. As part of Regional School Unit 18 (RSU 18), the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and community engagement for its elementary-aged students. The school is known for its commitment to providing a well-rounded curriculum that prepares children for their future educational transitions while maintaining a close-knit, small-town atmosphere.

The facility itself reflects the school’s focus on being a central hub for families in the Belgrade area. Beyond its core academic programs, Belgrade Central School encourages student involvement through various extracurricular activities and promotes strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the broader community. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with a focus on character building and student well-being, the school strives to create an inclusive space where children are encouraged to reach their full potential within the RSU 18 district.

236

Total Students

18.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belgrade Central School
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	8
Two or More	8

White
220 (93.2%)
Hispanic
8 (3.4%)
Two or More
8 (3.4%)

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 18
Phone:	(207)495-2321
Website:	http://www.rsu18.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 16

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 43