Mildred L Day School

www.rsu21.net

210 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Mildred L. Day School, located at 600 Limerick Road in Arundel, Maine, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Regional School Unit 21 (RSU 21) district, the school is situated in a quiet, rural-suburban setting, providing a focused and community-oriented learning environment for local families. The school is known for its dedication to fostering academic growth while maintaining a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes the social and emotional development of its young students.

Beyond its core curriculum, the Mildred L. Day School places a strong value on community engagement and the partnership between educators and parents. The school strives to create an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to be curious, collaborative, and prepared for their transition to middle school. With its manageable size and commitment to foundational education, it serves as a central hub for the Arundel community, aiming to provide a high-quality educational experience that meets the diverse needs of its student population.

210

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mildred L Day School
Demographic	Student Count
White	194
Hispanic	9
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

White
194 (92.4 %)
Hispanic
9 (4.3 %)
Two or More
4 (1.9 %)
Black
1 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

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 21
Phone:	(207)284-4677
Website:	http://www.rsu21.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	210
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 37