Cushing Community School

ccs.rsu13.org/

74 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cushing Community School, located at 54 Cross Road in Cushing, Maine, serves as a focal point for primary education within its coastal community. As part of Regional School Unit 13 (RSU 13), the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment for students in the early grades. Its mission emphasizes the development of academic foundations, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth, often utilizing the unique geographical setting of midcoast Maine to enrich the student experience.

Beyond the classroom, Cushing Community School prides itself on maintaining strong ties with families and local residents, viewing the school as an extension of the broader community. The school typically focuses on small class sizes and personalized instruction, ensuring that students receive individual attention as they navigate their formative years. By integrating core curriculum standards with community-based learning initiatives, the school strives to prepare its students for a smooth transition to middle school while cultivating a lifelong appreciation for learning.

Total Students

9.7

Full-Time Teachers

7.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cushing Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	73
Hispanic	1

White
73 (98.6%)
Hispanic
1 (1.4%)

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 13
Phone:	(207)354-2312
Website:	http://ccs.rsu13.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	74
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Kindergarten 12

Grade 1 12

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 9

Grade 5 13