Buxton Center Elementary School

School Overview
Buxton Center Elementary School, located on Long Plains Road in Buxton, Maine, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community within the Maine School Administrative District 6 (MSAD 6). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both core academic development and the social-emotional growth of its students. By integrating traditional curriculum with modern educational practices, the school aims to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond, while maintaining strong connections with the families and the broader Buxton area.

Beyond the classroom, Buxton Center Elementary is characterized by its commitment to community-building and student enrichment. The school typically offers various programs and extracurricular activities designed to nurture creativity, collaboration, and citizenship. With a focus on inclusive practices, the faculty and staff work to ensure that all students, regardless of their individual learning needs, have access to high-quality instruction in a safe and welcoming atmosphere. As part of the larger Bonny Eagle school system, it plays a vital role in the district’s mission to provide comprehensive public education to the students of the surrounding towns.
552
Total Students
50.6
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buxton Center Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White493
Hispanic21
Black10
Asian2
Two or More24
American Indian2
  • White
    493 (89.3%)
  • Two or More
    24 (4.3%)
  • Hispanic
    21 (3.8%)
  • Black
    10 (1.8%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    2 (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 06/MSAD 06
Phone: (207)929-3836
Website: http://bces.bonnyeagle.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 552
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 50.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 217
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 48
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 30
Kindergarten 70
Grade 1 91
Grade 2 87
Grade 3 98
Grade 4 89
Grade 5 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Buxton Center Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten30
Kindergarten70
Grade 191
Grade 287
Grade 398
Grade 489
Grade 587
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Buxton Center Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25345.8%
Male29954.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)