Miles Lane School

mls.rsu25.org/

300 Students

Elementary School 1st - 4th

School Overview

Miles Lane School, located in Bucksport, Maine, serves as a primary educational institution for the local community, typically catering to students in the early elementary grade levels (pre-kindergarten through grade 2). As a foundational part of the RSU 25 school district, the school focuses on creating a nurturing environment that emphasizes fundamental literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. The curriculum is designed to build a strong academic base while fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and early learning.

Beyond its academic mission, Miles Lane School is known for being a community-centered facility that prioritizes the transition of young children into the school system. With a commitment to small-town values, the school works closely with families to ensure that students receive individualized attention during these formative years. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and a safe, inclusive campus, the school aims to prepare its youngest learners for a successful trajectory as they move forward into the upper elementary grades in the Bucksport school system.

300

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Miles Lane School
Demographic	Student Count
White	273
Hispanic	11
Black	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	4

White
273 (91.0 %)
Hispanic
11 (3.7 %)
Two or More
10 (3.3 %)
American Indian
4 (1.3 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)

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 25
Phone:	(207)469-6666
Website:	http://mls.rsu25.org/
Grade Range:	1st - 4th
Total Students:	300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 1 79

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 76