Captain Albert W. Stevens School

cass.rsu71.org/

258 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Captain Albert W. Stevens School is a public elementary school located in Belfast, Maine, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of Regional School Unit 71, the school is named in honor of Captain Albert W. Stevens, a pioneering balloonist and aerial photographer from Belfast. The school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of essential social skills within a supportive, small-town environment.

The school’s curriculum is designed to foster a love for learning while meeting state educational standards through a variety of core subjects and enrichment opportunities. Beyond the classroom, Stevens School places a strong focus on community involvement and student well-being, often utilizing the unique geographical and historical resources of the Midcoast Maine area. By promoting a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and students, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

258

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Captain Albert W. Stevens School
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	6
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	17

White
233 (90.3 %)
Two or More
17 (6.6 %)
Hispanic
6 (2.3 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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 71
Phone:	(207)338-3510
Website:	http://cass.rsu71.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	258
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 15

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 54