Whitefield Elementary School
184 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Whitefield Elementary School, located at 164 Grand Army Road in Whitefield, Maine, serves as a cornerstone of the local community by providing primary education for students in the region. As part of the Regional School Unit 12 (RSU 12), the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. The school typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through grade 8, focusing on building a strong educational foundation before students transition to high school.
The school is known for its rural setting, which often allows for a close-knit community atmosphere where teachers, staff, and parents work collaboratively to support student success. Beyond core academics like literacy and mathematics, Whitefield Elementary integrates various enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities to engage students and encourage their individual interests. By prioritizing a student-centered approach and maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Whitefield area, the school strives to prepare its graduates to be informed, capable, and active members of their community.
The school is known for its rural setting, which often allows for a close-knit community atmosphere where teachers, staff, and parents work collaboratively to support student success. Beyond core academics like literacy and mathematics, Whitefield Elementary integrates various enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities to engage students and encourage their individual interests. By prioritizing a student-centered approach and maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Whitefield area, the school strives to prepare its graduates to be informed, capable, and active members of their community.
184
Total Students
16.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 175 |
| Hispanic | 7 |
| Two or More | 2 |
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White175 (95.1%)
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Hispanic7 (3.8%)
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Two or More2 (1.1%)
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: | RSU 12 |
| Phone: | (207)549-7691 |
| Website: | http://www.svrsu.org/o/whes |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 184 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 16.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Provision 2 |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 102 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 3 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
12
Kindergarten
13
Grade 1
17
Grade 2
17
Grade 3
24
Grade 4
21
Grade 5
24
Grade 6
23
Grade 7
20
Grade 8
13
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 12 |
| Kindergarten | 13 |
| Grade 1 | 17 |
| Grade 2 | 17 |
| Grade 3 | 24 |
| Grade 4 | 21 |
| Grade 5 | 24 |
| Grade 6 | 23 |
| Grade 7 | 20 |
| Grade 8 | 13 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 89 | 48.4% |
| Male | 95 | 51.6% |
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