Steep Falls Elementary School

steepfalls.bonnyeagle.org

85 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Steep Falls Elementary School is a public school located in the rural village of Steep Falls, Maine, serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade 5. As a core part of Maine School Administrative District 6 (MSAD 6)—one of the largest school districts in the state—the school benefits from the resources and collaborative network of a broader regional system while maintaining the close-knit, community-focused atmosphere typical of a small-town elementary school.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and student well-being. Because it serves the unique community of Steep Falls, the school plays a vital role in local life, often acting as a hub for neighborhood engagement and family involvement. By prioritizing a balanced curriculum and a nurturing culture, Steep Falls Elementary aims to prepare its young students for success as they transition into the middle school grades within the district.

Total Students

7.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Steep Falls Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	1
Black	2
Asian	4
Two or More	1

White
77 (90.6%)
Asian
4 (4.7%)
Black
2 (2.4%)
Hispanic
1 (1.2%)
Two or More
1 (1.2%)

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 06/MSAD 06
Phone:	(207)675-3321
Website:	http://steepfalls.bonnyeagle.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	85
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	30
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Kindergarten 11

Grade 1 15

Grade 2 13

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 10