China Primary School

www.rsu18.org

245 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

China Primary School, located at 763 Lakeview Drive in China, Maine, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its youngest learners, typically covering early elementary grade levels. The school operates as part of the local educational landscape, emphasizing a supportive learning environment designed to build core skills in literacy, mathematics, and social interaction.

Situated in the quiet, residential town of China, the school acts as a vital community hub for families in the area. It focuses on creating a nurturing atmosphere where students can establish a strong educational base before transitioning to middle school. Through its commitment to local instruction and a community-oriented approach, China Primary School plays an essential role in preparing the town's children for future academic success.

245

Total Students

19.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for China Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	225
Hispanic	7
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	11

White
225 (91.8 %)
Two or More
11 (4.5 %)
Hispanic
7 (2.9 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (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 18
Phone:	(207)445-1550
Website:	http://www.rsu18.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 18

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 39