Fisher-Mitchell School

fms.rsu1.org/o/fisher-mitchell-school

171 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Fisher-Mitchell School, located at 597 High Street in Bath, Maine, serves as a cornerstone of the Regional School Unit 1 (RSU 1) district. As a public elementary school, it provides an educational environment focused on the foundational growth of students in the Bath community. The school is known for its commitment to fostering academic development while emphasizing social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare young learners for their transition into middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Bath culture, benefiting from a small-town atmosphere that encourages strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding community. Fisher-Mitchell emphasizes a supportive, inclusive classroom environment where students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop critical thinking skills. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum and community engagement, the school plays a vital role in the long-term educational success of students within the RSU 1 system.

171

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fisher-Mitchell School
Demographic	Student Count
White	132
Hispanic	11
Black	12
Asian	1
Two or More	15

White
132 (77.2 %)
Two or More
15 (8.8 %)
Black
12 (7.0 %)
Hispanic
11 (6.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.6 %)

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 01 - LKRSU
Phone:	(207)443-8265
Website:	http://fms.rsu1.org/o/fisher-mitchell-school
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	171
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 61