Veazie Community School

www.veaziecs.org

167 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Veazie Community School, located in the small town of Veazie, Maine, serves as a central hub for the local community, educating students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit, supportive environment where the small student body allows for individualized attention and strong relationships between students, staff, and families. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to foster both academic excellence and the personal growth of its students, preparing them for the transition to secondary education.

Beyond academics, Veazie Community School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character development. The school’s rural setting provides a unique backdrop for learning, often incorporating local resources into its educational programs to keep students engaged with their environment. With a commitment to inclusivity and a collaborative approach to learning, the school remains a cornerstone of the Veazie community, dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and effective learning space for all its children.

167

Total Students

12.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Veazie Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	12
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
142 (85.0%)
Hispanic
12 (7.2%)
Two or More
8 (4.8%)
Asian
3 (1.8%)
Black
1 (0.6%)
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:	Veazie Public Schools
Phone:	(207)947-6573
Website:	http://www.veaziecs.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	167
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	60
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 18

Kindergarten 13

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 17

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 17

Grade 5 17

Grade 6 25

Grade 7 13

Grade 8 10