Mabel I Wilson School

miw.msad51.org/

730 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Mabel I. Wilson School, located in Cumberland, Maine, serves as a primary educational institution for the community’s youngest learners. As part of Maine School Administrative District 51 (MSAD 51), the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging environment for students in the early elementary grades. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the creation of a positive school culture, aiming to prepare students for a smooth transition into the higher grade levels within the district.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative atmosphere, where teachers, staff, and families work together to support student success. Beyond core academics, Mabel I. Wilson provides various extracurricular opportunities and school-wide programs that encourage creativity, physical health, and community involvement. Situated in a suburban setting, the school benefits from a close-knit community feel, reflecting the values of the broader Cumberland area while focusing on providing a well-rounded and nurturing start to every child’s educational journey.

730

Total Students

59.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mabel I Wilson School
Demographic	Student Count
White	666
Hispanic	20
Black	3
Asian	9
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

White
666 (91.2%)
Two or More
31 (4.2%)
Hispanic
20 (2.7%)
Asian
9 (1.2%)
Black
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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 51/MSAD 51
Phone:	(207)829-4825
Website:	http://miw.msad51.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	730
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 32

Kindergarten 150

Grade 1 153

Grade 2 200

Grade 3 195