Buxton Center Elementary School

School Overview
Buxton Center Elementary School, located on Long Plains Road in Buxton, Maine, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community within the Maine School Administrative District 6 (MSAD 6). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both core academic development and the social-emotional growth of its students. By integrating traditional curriculum with modern educational practices, the school aims to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond, while maintaining strong connections with the families and the broader Buxton area.

Beyond the classroom, Buxton Center Elementary is characterized by its commitment to community-building and student enrichment. The school typically offers various programs and extracurricular activities designed to nurture creativity, collaboration, and citizenship. With a focus on inclusive practices, the faculty and staff work to ensure that all students, regardless of their individual learning needs, have access to high-quality instruction in a safe and welcoming atmosphere. As part of the larger Bonny Eagle school system, it plays a vital role in the district’s mission to provide comprehensive public education to the students of the surrounding towns.
538
Total Students
52.1
Full-Time Teachers
10.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buxton Center Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White497
Hispanic11
Black5
Asian3
Two or More20
American Indian2
  • White
    497 (92.4 %)
  • Two or More
    20 (3.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (2.0 %)
  • Black
    5 (0.9 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (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 06/MSAD 06
Phone: (207)929-3836
Website: http://bces.bonnyeagle.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 538
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 52.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 217
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 48
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 16
Kindergarten 87
Grade 1 88
Grade 2 92
Grade 3 80
Grade 4 80
Grade 5 95

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Buxton Center Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten16
Kindergarten87
Grade 188
Grade 292
Grade 380
Grade 480
Grade 595
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Buxton Center Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25046.5%
Male28853.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)