Eliot Elementary School

www.rsu35.org/o/ees

282 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Eliot Elementary School is a public school located in the town of Eliot, Maine, serving students in grades Pre-K through 3. As part of the Maine School Administrative District 35 (MSAD 35), the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that emphasizes early childhood development and foundational academic skills. The school focuses on building strong community partnerships and encourages active parental involvement to ensure that students receive a well-rounded educational experience during their formative years.

The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and social-emotional growth, utilizing small class sizes and a dedicated faculty to address the individual needs of its young learners. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Eliot Elementary often integrates local community resources and a focus on Maine’s regional identity to enrich its curriculum. By prioritizing a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to the upper elementary grades and beyond within the MSAD 35 district.

282

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eliot Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	255
Hispanic	9
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	12
American Indian	2

White
255 (90.4%)
Two or More
12 (4.3%)
Hispanic
9 (3.2%)
Black
2 (0.7%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)

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 35/MSAD 35
Phone:	(207)439-9004
Website:	http://www.rsu35.org/o/ees
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	46
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 38

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 67