CARRABEC COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Carrabec Community School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RSU 74/MSAD 74 school district, located in North Anson, ME with about 264 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. 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 19 teachers, Carrabec Community School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Carrabec Community School, located in North Anson, Maine, serves as a central educational hub for the local community, catering to students from prekindergarten through eighth grade. As part of Regional School Unit (RSU) 74, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school by balancing core academic subjects with opportunities for extracurricular engagement and community-focused learning.

The school is deeply integrated into the rural fabric of the North Anson area, often acting as a focal point for local activities and civic pride. By maintaining a focus on small-class dynamics and a personalized approach to instruction, Carrabec Community School strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Its mission centers on encouraging students to become active, informed citizens while providing the foundational skills necessary for success in their future educational and professional endeavors.

For more information, contact Carrabec Community School at (207) 635-2209 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.