Canaan Elementary School
186 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Canaan Elementary School, located on Main Street in Canaan, Maine, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a primary school, it focuses on the developmental needs of young learners, providing a curriculum designed to foster academic growth in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social sciences, while also emphasizing social-emotional development. The school plays a central role in the town’s civic life, acting as a gathering point for families and striving to create a nurturing environment where students can build the skills necessary for their future education.
Operating under the RSU 93/MSAD 54 district framework, the school reflects the values of rural Maine education, prioritizing a close-knit school culture and strong teacher-student relationships. The faculty and staff at Canaan Elementary are dedicated to meeting diverse learning needs through inclusive practices and community engagement. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with school-wide initiatives and events, the institution works to ensure that students feel connected to their local heritage while preparing for the academic challenges of the middle school years.
Operating under the RSU 93/MSAD 54 district framework, the school reflects the values of rural Maine education, prioritizing a close-knit school culture and strong teacher-student relationships. The faculty and staff at Canaan Elementary are dedicated to meeting diverse learning needs through inclusive practices and community engagement. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with school-wide initiatives and events, the institution works to ensure that students feel connected to their local heritage while preparing for the academic challenges of the middle school years.
186
Total Students
21.2
Full-Time Teachers
8.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 176 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 8 |
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White176 (94.6 %)
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Two or More8 (4.3 %)
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Hispanic1 (0.5 %)
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Asian1 (0.5 %)
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 54/MSAD 54 |
| Phone: | (207)474-3901 |
| Website: | http://www.msad54.org/canaan |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 6th |
| Total Students: | 186 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 21.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 8.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 105 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 9 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
13
Kindergarten
24
Grade 1
26
Grade 2
20
Grade 3
20
Grade 4
31
Grade 5
36
Grade 6
16
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 13 |
| Kindergarten | 24 |
| Grade 1 | 26 |
| Grade 2 | 20 |
| Grade 3 | 20 |
| Grade 4 | 31 |
| Grade 5 | 36 |
| Grade 6 | 16 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 91 | 48.9% |
| Male | 95 | 51.1% |
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Charter School
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Elementary School 4th - 5th
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Elementary School Pre-K - K
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Elementary School 1st - 3rd
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Elementary School 1st - 4th
253 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
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Elementary School Pre-K - K