Crescent Park School

cpes.sad44.org/

279 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Crescent Park School, located at 19 Crescent Lane in Bethel, Maine, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of Maine School Administrative District 44 (MSAD 44), the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of strong social-emotional skills in its students. It typically serves children from the pre-kindergarten through elementary grade levels, acting as a central hub for early childhood and primary education in the Bethel area.

The school is well-regarded for its connection to the surrounding rural community and its focus on providing a personalized educational experience. By utilizing the unique landscape of western Maine, Crescent Park School often integrates place-based learning opportunities that encourage students to engage with their natural environment. With a commitment to inclusivity and small-town values, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success while maintaining a welcoming, community-oriented atmosphere for families and staff alike.

279

Total Students

24.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crescent Park School
Demographic	Student Count
White	267
Hispanic	5
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	4

White
267 (95.7 %)
Hispanic
5 (1.8 %)
Two or More
4 (1.4 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)
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 44/MSAD 44
Phone:	(207)824-2839
Website:	http://cpes.sad44.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	127
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 31

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 45