Piscataquis Community Elementary

RSU 80/MSAD 04
25 Campus Drive
Guilford, ME 04443
267 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Piscataquis Community Elementary School (PCES), located in Guilford, Maine, serves as a foundational educational institution within the AOS 94 school district. As a community-centered school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes core academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. The school is deeply integrated into the rural Piscataquis County region, often serving as a focal point for local families and fostering strong connections between students, staff, and the surrounding community.

The school is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body through a curriculum that balances traditional academics with extracurricular opportunities aimed at holistic development. By maintaining a smaller school atmosphere, PCES prioritizes personalized attention and an inclusive culture, preparing students for the transition to middle and high school levels. Ultimately, Piscataquis Community Elementary is dedicated to nurturing curiosity and academic proficiency while upholding the values of a tight-knit Maine community.
267
Total Students
22.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    260 (97.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.1 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    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 80/MSAD 04
Phone: (207)876-4301
Website: http://www.sad4.org/page/pces
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 267
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 187
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 33
Grade 1 36
Grade 2 25
Grade 3 35
Grade 4 41
Grade 5 22
Grade 6 38
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Se Do Mo Cha Elementary School
RSU 68/MSAD 68
373 Students
63 Harrison Avenue Suite B
Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426 (7.5 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th