MINOT CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL

Minot Consolidated School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RSU 16 school district, located in Minot, ME with about 250 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 18 teachers, Minot Consolidated 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.

Minot Consolidated School, located at 23 Shaw Hill Road in Minot, Maine, serves as the primary public elementary school for the local community. As a vital part of the Regional School Unit 16 (RSU 16) district, which also includes the neighboring towns of Mechanic Falls and Poland, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the pre-kindergarten through sixth-grade range. The school emphasizes foundational academic development while aiming to build strong character and a sense of belonging within the small-town community.

The school is known for its close-knit atmosphere, reflecting the rural character of Minot. It focuses on a student-centered approach to education, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs. Beyond the traditional curriculum, Minot Consolidated School encourages parental involvement and community engagement, working to ensure that students are well-prepared for their transition to the middle school level within the RSU 16 system. Through its focus on both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, the school plays a central role in the educational experience of Minot's families.

For more information, contact Minot Consolidated School at (207) 346-6471 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.