Cave Hill Sch

chs.rsu24.org/

61 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cave Hill School, located in the quiet town of Eastbrook, Maine, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community. As a small, rural public school, it is known for providing a close-knit, supportive environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of school spirit. The school focuses on foundational academic skills while fostering a nurturing atmosphere that encourages students to grow both intellectually and socially within the peaceful, wooded landscape of Hancock County.

Beyond its core curriculum, Cave Hill School acts as a central gathering place for families in the Eastbrook area. By emphasizing community involvement and collaborative learning, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic transitions while maintaining the unique values of their small-town setting. Its commitment to a safe and inclusive environment makes it a cornerstone of the local community, ensuring that each student receives the guidance necessary to succeed in their formative years.

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cave Hill Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	2
Black	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	4

White
50 (82.0%)
Two or More
4 (6.6%)
American Indian
4 (6.6%)
Hispanic
2 (3.3%)
Black
1 (1.6%)

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 24
Phone:	(207)565-3638
Website:	http://chs.rsu24.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	61
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 7

Kindergarten 5

Grade 1 9

Grade 2 13

Grade 3 9

Grade 4 10

Grade 5 8