BUXTON CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Buxton Center Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RSU 06/MSAD 06 school district, located in Buxton, ME with about 591 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 51 teachers, Buxton Center Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Buxton Center Elementary School, located on Long Plains Road in Buxton, Maine, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community within the Maine School Administrative District 6 (MSAD 6). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both core academic development and the social-emotional growth of its students. By integrating traditional curriculum with modern educational practices, the school aims to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond, while maintaining strong connections with the families and the broader Buxton area.

Beyond the classroom, Buxton Center Elementary is characterized by its commitment to community-building and student enrichment. The school typically offers various programs and extracurricular activities designed to nurture creativity, collaboration, and citizenship. With a focus on inclusive practices, the faculty and staff work to ensure that all students, regardless of their individual learning needs, have access to high-quality instruction in a safe and welcoming atmosphere. As part of the larger Bonny Eagle school system, it plays a vital role in the district’s mission to provide comprehensive public education to the students of the surrounding towns.

For more information, contact Buxton Center Elementary School at (207) 929-3836 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.