Fort Kent Elementary School

MSAD 27
108 PLEASANT ST
Fort Kent, ME 04743
465 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Fort Kent Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Fort Kent, Maine, serving students in the SAD 27 school district. Situated near the northern border of the state, the school acts as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a supportive, small-town educational environment. It focuses on providing a foundational academic experience that encourages both personal growth and community involvement, reflecting the values of the surrounding St. John Valley region.

The school is known for its commitment to student development through a structured curriculum that balances core academics with social-emotional learning. Because of its location in a tight-knit community, Fort Kent Elementary often fosters strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and local organizations. By prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its young students for their transition to higher grade levels while maintaining the distinctive cultural and educational spirit of Northern Maine.
465
Total Students
35.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    426 (91.6 %)
  • Black
    17 (3.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (1.7 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6 %)
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 27
Phone: (207)834-3456
Website: http://fkes.sad27.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 217
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 46
Kindergarten 62
Grade 1 56
Grade 2 63
Grade 3 62
Grade 4 63
Grade 5 56
Grade 6 57
Gender Ratio