Houlton Southside School

www.rsu29.org

368 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Houlton Southside School is a public elementary school located in Houlton, Maine, serving students in grades 3 through 5. As part of RSU 29, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment designed to meet the developmental and academic needs of upper-elementary students. The curriculum emphasizes core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science, while also fostering social-emotional growth to help students transition successfully toward middle school.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to the local community and its efforts to create a positive, inclusive atmosphere. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Houlton Southside offers various programs and activities that encourage student participation and character building. By prioritizing both academic achievement and the well-being of its students, the school strives to prepare young learners for the challenges of their future educational endeavors.

368

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Houlton Southside School
Demographic	Student Count
White	306
Hispanic	1
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	8
American Indian	39
Pacific Islander	8

White
306 (83.2%)
American Indian
39 (10.6%)
Two or More
8 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
8 (2.2%)
Black
3 (0.8%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)
Hispanic
1 (0.3%)

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 29/MSAD 29
Phone:	(207)532-6027
Website:	http://www.rsu29.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	219
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 102

Grade 6 99