Carmel Elementary School

www.rsu87.org/o/ces

168 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Carmel Elementary School, located at 50 Plymouth Road in Carmel, Maine, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Regional School Unit (RSU) 87 district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grade levels. By focusing on essential academic skills and social-emotional development, the school aims to prepare its students for future academic success while maintaining a strong connection to the local Carmel community.

The school environment is characterized by a commitment to small-town values, prioritizing collaboration between educators, parents, and students. With its rural setting in Penobscot County, Carmel Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that encourages both individual growth and community responsibility. Through various programs and dedicated staff, the school strives to create a safe and nurturing space where young learners can build the confidence and knowledge necessary for their ongoing educational journey.

168

Total Students

15.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carmel Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	3
Two or More	5

White
160 (95.2 %)
Two or More
5 (3.0 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.8 %)

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 87/MSAD 23
Phone:	(207)848-3383
Website:	http://www.rsu87.org/o/ces
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	168
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	57
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 22

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 33