Viola Rand School

www.rsu34.org/o/vre

74 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

The Viola Rand School, located at 55 Highland Avenue in Bradley, Maine, serves as a community-focused public elementary school for students in prekindergarten through grade four. As part of the Regional School Unit 34 (RSU 34), which also serves the neighboring communities of Old Town and Alton, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for its youngest learners. Its small-town setting allows for a close-knit atmosphere where staff and families work collaboratively to promote early academic development and social-emotional growth.

The school emphasizes foundational education, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and the development of essential character traits in a rural Maine context. By prioritizing small class sizes and personalized attention, the Viola Rand School aims to ensure that each child builds the confidence and skills necessary to succeed as they transition to the middle school level within the district. The facility acts as a central hub for the Bradley community, reflecting the district's commitment to providing quality, accessible public education in a safe and engaging setting.

Total Students

7.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Viola Rand School
Demographic	Student Count
White	65
Hispanic	2
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
65 (87.8 %)
Two or More
5 (6.8 %)
Hispanic
2 (2.7 %)
American Indian
1 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	RSU 34
Phone:	(207)827-2508
Website:	http://www.rsu34.org/o/vre
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	74
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 14

Grade 1 12

Grade 2 15

Grade 3 18