Helen S Dunn Elementary School

Greenbush Public Schools
129 Military Rd
Greenbush, ME 04418
131 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Helen S. Dunn Elementary School, located in Greenbush, Maine, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a small, rural school, it typically focuses on providing personalized attention to its students, fostering a close-knit learning environment that emphasizes both academic development and social-emotional growth. The school is part of a larger district structure, which allows it to leverage regional resources while maintaining the intimate, supportive atmosphere characteristic of a community-centered elementary program.

The school is deeply integrated into the Greenbush area, serving as a hub for local families and participating in community-oriented events. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, balancing core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative expression and physical activity. By prioritizing a safe and welcoming setting, Helen S. Dunn Elementary aims to prepare its young students for their future academic journeys while instilling a strong sense of civic responsibility and lifelong learning.
131
Total Students
16.9
Full-Time Teachers
7.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    122 (93.1%)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.3%)
  • American Indian
    3 (2.3%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.5%)
  • Black
    1 (0.8%)
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: Greenbush Public Schools
Phone: (207)826-2000
Website: http://hsdgreenbush.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 131
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 81
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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 11
Kindergarten 13
Grade 1 11
Grade 2 13
Grade 3 10
Grade 4 18
Grade 5 13
Grade 6 17
Grade 7 11
Grade 8 14
Gender Ratio
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Enfield Station Elementary School
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