Airline Community School

Airline CSD
26 Great Pond Road
Aurora, ME 04408
36 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Airline Community School, located in the rural town of Aurora, Maine, serves as a vital educational anchor for the local community. As a small, public K-8 institution, it emphasizes a personalized learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a close-knit school culture. The school is deeply integrated into its surroundings, often leveraging the unique character of Downeast Maine to provide students with a grounded, supportive academic experience that focuses on core competencies and character development.

The school is noted for its commitment to providing a comprehensive education that prepares students for the transition to regional high schools. By fostering strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and community members, Airline Community School maintains a collaborative atmosphere that prioritizes individual student growth. Despite its modest size and remote location, the school strives to offer a well-rounded curriculum that addresses both the academic and social-emotional needs of its diverse student body, ensuring they remain engaged and supported throughout their formative years.
36
Total Students
5.3
Full-Time Teachers
6.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    35 (97.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (2.8 %)
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: Airline CSD
Phone: (207)359-5002
Website: http://www.airlineschool.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 36
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 15
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 1
Kindergarten 2
Grade 1 3
Grade 2 3
Grade 3 1
Grade 4 5
Grade 5 3
Grade 6 11
Grade 7 2
Grade 8 5
Gender Ratio