Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls
241 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Elm Street School, located at 129 Elm Street in Mechanic Falls, Maine, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a primary school within the Regional School Unit (RSU 16) district, it focuses on providing a nurturing and structured environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Mechanic Falls, emphasizing a community-centered approach to learning that prioritizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development.
Beyond its core curriculum, Elm Street School places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and develop essential life skills. The school typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through the lower elementary grades, acting as a critical stepping stone before they transition to larger middle school settings. By maintaining close ties with parents and the surrounding community, the institution strives to ensure that every student receives the individualized attention necessary to succeed in a safe and inclusive educational space.
Beyond its core curriculum, Elm Street School places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and develop essential life skills. The school typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through the lower elementary grades, acting as a critical stepping stone before they transition to larger middle school settings. By maintaining close ties with parents and the surrounding community, the institution strives to ensure that every student receives the individualized attention necessary to succeed in a safe and inclusive educational space.
241
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 223 |
| Hispanic | 7 |
| Black | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 9 |
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White223 (92.5%)
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Two or More9 (3.7%)
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Hispanic7 (2.9%)
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Black1 (0.4%)
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Asian1 (0.4%)
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 16 |
| Phone: | (207)345-3381 |
| Website: | http://www.rsu16.org/ess/ |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 6th |
| Total Students: | 241 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 24.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 133 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 15 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
26
Kindergarten
27
Grade 1
30
Grade 2
35
Grade 3
24
Grade 4
34
Grade 5
31
Grade 6
34
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 26 |
| Kindergarten | 27 |
| Grade 1 | 30 |
| Grade 2 | 35 |
| Grade 3 | 24 |
| Grade 4 | 34 |
| Grade 5 | 31 |
| Grade 6 | 34 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 121 | 50.2% |
| Male | 120 | 49.8% |
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