Dawn F Barnes Elementary Sch

Caswell Public Schools
1025 Van Buren Road
Caswell, ME 04750
45 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Dawn F. Barnes Elementary School, located in the rural town of Caswell, Maine, serves as a small, community-focused educational institution for local elementary students. As part of a remote, northern region of the state, the school functions as a foundational pillar for the small population of Caswell, emphasizing a supportive environment where students can receive personalized attention due to the school’s modest size and intimate class settings.

The school operates within the broader context of Maine’s rural public education system, prioritizing core academic instruction while fostering a sense of community connection. Because Caswell is located near the border of New Brunswick, Canada, the school often reflects the quiet, close-knit character of Aroostook County. It serves as a primary learning hub for area children, focusing on the development of essential academic and social skills in a setting that values its identity as a vital local resource for families in the surrounding area.
45
Total Students
2.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    42 (93.3%)
  • Two or More
    2 (4.4%)
  • American Indian
    1 (2.2%)
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: Caswell Public Schools
Phone: (207)325-4611
Website: http://www.caswellme.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 45
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 32
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 1
Kindergarten 4
Grade 1 3
Grade 2 3
Grade 3 7
Grade 4 6
Grade 5 8
Grade 6 4
Grade 7 3
Grade 8 6
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Limestone Community School
Limestone Public Schools
138 Students
93 High Street
Limestone, ME 04750 (5.0 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th