Buxton Center Elementary School
552 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 493 |
| Hispanic | 21 |
| Black | 10 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 24 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White493 (89.3%)
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Two or More24 (4.3%)
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Hispanic21 (3.8%)
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Black10 (1.8%)
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Asian2 (0.4%)
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American Indian2 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 30 |
| Kindergarten | 70 |
| Grade 1 | 91 |
| Grade 2 | 87 |
| Grade 3 | 98 |
| Grade 4 | 89 |
| Grade 5 | 87 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 253 | 45.8% |
| Male | 299 | 54.2% |
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