Durham Community School

www.rsu5.org

466 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Durham Community School, located at 654 Hallowell Road in Durham, Maine, serves as a central hub for the local community, providing education for students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of Regional School Unit 5 (RSU 5), the school is designed to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of responsible, engaged citizens. Its facility and programs are structured to bridge the transition from early childhood education through the middle school years, focusing on a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic mission, Durham Community School is deeply integrated into the fabric of the town. The school promotes a collaborative culture where teachers, families, and community members work together to provide a well-rounded experience, often highlighting the importance of community involvement and local pride. By offering a range of extracurricular opportunities and utilizing its modern facilities, the school strives to create a nurturing space that encourages curiosity, character building, and a lifelong love of learning among its student body.

466

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Durham Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	445
Hispanic	7
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	7
American Indian	2

White
445 (95.5 %)
Hispanic
7 (1.5 %)
Two or More
7 (1.5 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
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 05
Phone:	(207)353-9333
Website:	http://www.rsu5.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	56
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 37

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 38

Grade 7 48

Grade 8 43