Madawaska Elementary School

mes.madawaskaschools.org/

162 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Madawaska Elementary School, located at 353 Eleventh Avenue in Madawaska, Maine, serves as a primary educational institution for the community in the state’s northernmost region. As part of the Madawaska School Department, the school is situated in a unique geographic location along the Saint John River, bordering Canada. It focuses on providing a foundational education for students in the area, emphasizing core academic skills while fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment typical of Aroostook County.

The school is known for its close integration with the local community, reflecting the area's rich cultural heritage and commitment to public education. By prioritizing student development, Madawaska Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper grade levels. With its dedicated staff and focus on community-centric values, the school remains a vital pillar for families residing in the Madawaska area, providing a stable and nurturing environment for early childhood and primary education.

162

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Madawaska Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	12
Black	2
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

White
142 (87.7%)
Hispanic
12 (7.4%)
Two or More
5 (3.1%)
Black
2 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)

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:	Madawaska Public Schools
Phone:	(207)728-3635
Website:	http://mes.madawaskaschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	162
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
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 30

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 15

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 27