Bay Ridge Elementary

Cutler Public Schools
2066 Cutler Rd
Cutler, ME 04626
36 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Bay Ridge Elementary is a small, rural public school located in Cutler, Maine, serving students in the local community. As part of the AOS 96 school district, it operates within a close-knit environment typical of Maine’s coastal region, focusing on providing foundational education to elementary-aged children. Given its remote location on the Bold Coast, the school emphasizes a supportive, community-centered atmosphere where small class sizes allow for individualized attention and a strong connection between staff, students, and local families.

Because of its size, Bay Ridge Elementary plays a vital role in the social and educational fabric of the Cutler area. The school curriculum aligns with Maine state standards, while often incorporating the unique natural surroundings of Washington County into its educational experiences. By maintaining a focus on core academic skills and character development, the school strives to prepare its students for their transition to middle school and beyond, fostering a sense of place and belonging for youth in this sparsely populated region.
36
Total Students
4.4
Full-Time Teachers
8.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    33 (91.7%)
  • Two or More
    2 (5.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (2.8%)
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: Cutler Public Schools
Phone: (207)259-3347
Website: http://www.bayridgeschool.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 36
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 26
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 1
Grade 1 3
Grade 2 9
Grade 3 4
Grade 4 5
Grade 5 4
Grade 6 7
Grade 7 2
Gender Ratio
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