Ridge View Community School

MSAD 46
175 Fern Road
Dexter, ME 04930
571 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Ridge View Community School, located in Dexter, Maine, serves as a central educational hub for the local community, catering to students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. By consolidating multiple grade levels under one roof, the school fosters a cohesive environment where students can transition through their formative years within a familiar and supportive setting. The facility is designed to support a wide range of academic, social, and developmental needs, emphasizing a strong connection between the school, its families, and the surrounding Dexter area.

Academically, Ridge View focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school, while also prioritizing the development of critical thinking and social-emotional skills. The school is known for its community-oriented approach, often serving as a site for local events and programs that extend beyond traditional classroom hours. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the institution strives to maintain a welcoming atmosphere that encourages student engagement, academic growth, and active participation in the local Maine community.
571
Total Students
57.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    547 (95.8 %)
  • Black
    12 (2.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (0.9 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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: MSAD 46
Phone: (207)924-6000
Website: http://www.aos94.org/schools/rvcs/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 571
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 57.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 404
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 35
Kindergarten 57
Grade 1 58
Grade 2 51
Grade 3 63
Grade 4 64
Grade 5 67
Grade 6 49
Grade 7 65
Grade 8 62
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Sebasticook Valley Elementary School
RSU 19
329 Students
337 Williams Road
Newport, ME 04953 (9.0 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th