Spruce Mountain Primary School

smps.rsu73.org/

335 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Spruce Mountain Primary School, located at 107 Gibbs Mill Road in Livermore, Maine, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Regional School Unit (RSU) 73. The school is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its youngest students, typically spanning pre-kindergarten through the primary grades. As a community-centered school, it emphasizes building strong literacy and numeracy skills in a supportive environment designed to help children transition successfully into their early years of formal education.

Beyond core academics, Spruce Mountain Primary School focuses on creating a positive school climate that encourages curiosity and collaborative learning. The facility serves as a vital hub for the Livermore community, working closely with families and local resources to provide a well-rounded experience. By prioritizing a nurturing atmosphere and small-group instruction, the school aims to instill a lifelong love of learning and a sense of belonging in every student who walks through its doors.

335

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spruce Mountain Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	312
Hispanic	8
Black	8
Asian	1
Two or More	6

White
312 (93.1%)
Hispanic
8 (2.4%)
Black
8 (2.4%)
Two or More
6 (1.8%)
Asian
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 73
Phone:	(207)897-3355
Website:	http://smps.rsu73.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	335
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 52

Kindergarten 108

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 89