Kennebunk Elementary School

kes.rsu21.net

378 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Kennebunk Elementary School, located at 177 Alewive Road in Kennebunk, Maine, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Regional School Unit 21 (RSU 21) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for young students, typically covering the primary grades. With a focus on academic excellence and social-emotional development, the school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to help children build strong literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills during their early formative years.

Beyond its core academic mission, Kennebunk Elementary is known for being an integral part of the local community, promoting collaboration between educators, parents, and students. The school environment is characterized by a commitment to inclusivity and the encouragement of curiosity, aiming to instill a lifelong love of learning. By utilizing its location in the heart of the Kennebunk community, the school leverages local resources to enrich student experiences, ensuring that children are well-prepared for their transition to intermediate and middle school levels within the district.

378

Total Students

31.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kennebunk Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	345
Hispanic	13
Black	2
Asian	8
Two or More	10

White
345 (91.3%)
Hispanic
13 (3.4%)
Two or More
10 (2.6%)
Asian
8 (2.1%)
Black
2 (0.5%)

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 21
Phone:	(207)985-4402
Website:	http://kes.rsu21.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
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 130

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 75