Holden School

www.rsu63.org/Page/264

126 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 4th

School Overview

The Holden School, located at 590 Main Road in Holden, Maine, serves as a primary educational institution for the local community. Situated in a town known for its small-town character and proximity to Bangor, the school typically functions as a cornerstone for area families, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction and fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged children.

As part of the RSU 63 school district (which also includes schools in Eddington and Clifton), the Holden School emphasizes a curriculum aligned with Maine state standards. The school is known for its community-oriented approach, where small class sizes and close-knit staff interactions aim to support student growth, social development, and academic success in a rural New England setting.

126

Total Students

13.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Holden School
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	1
Black	2
Two or More	4

White
119 (94.4 %)
Two or More
4 (3.2 %)
Black
2 (1.6 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.8 %)

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 63/MSAD 63
Phone:	(207)843-7828
Website:	http://www.rsu63.org/Page/264
Grade Range:	2nd - 4th
Total Students:	126
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	51
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 38