Stratton Elementary School

Eustis Public Schools
65 School Street
Stratton, ME 04982
97 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Stratton Elementary School, located at 65 School Street in the rural community of Stratton, Maine, serves as a focal point for the local community’s educational needs. As a small, regional institution, the school is deeply integrated into the mountainous terrain of Western Maine, often reflecting the tight-knit, collaborative spirit characteristic of smaller school districts. The school is typically dedicated to providing a personalized learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a curriculum designed to foster both academic foundational skills and community engagement.

Beyond its academic focus, Stratton Elementary serves as a vital resource for families in the Stratton and Eustis area. Because of its remote location, the school often functions as a community hub, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes social-emotional development alongside traditional subjects. By maintaining a strong connection to its natural surroundings and local traditions, the school strives to prepare its students for future transitions while fostering a sense of pride and belonging within their rural Maine identity.
97
Total Students
11.5
Full-Time Teachers
8.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    92 (94.8%)
  • Two or More
    3 (3.1%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (2.1%)
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: Eustis Public Schools
Phone: (207)246-2283
Website: http://strattonschool.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 97
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 20
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 5
Kindergarten 4
Grade 1 12
Grade 2 4
Grade 3 10
Grade 4 13
Grade 5 10
Grade 6 18
Grade 7 12
Grade 8 9
Gender Ratio