Houlton Elementary School

www.rsu29.org

296 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Houlton Elementary School, located at 60 South Street in Houlton, Maine, serves as a foundational educational institution within the RSU 29 school district. As a primary school, it focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of students in the early years of their education. The school is deeply rooted in the local Houlton community, striving to create a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages young learners to build essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and collaborative problem-solving.

Beyond core academics, Houlton Elementary emphasizes a holistic approach to student growth, often incorporating programs that promote character development and community involvement. The school benefits from its location in a close-knit Northern Maine town, leveraging small class sizes and a dedicated staff to foster strong relationships between teachers, students, and families. By prioritizing a safe and engaging atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its young students for a successful transition to the middle school level and beyond.

296

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Houlton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	2
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	11
American Indian	26
Pacific Islander	2

White
252 (85.1 %)
American Indian
26 (8.8 %)
Two or More
11 (3.7 %)
Hispanic
2 (0.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

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 29/MSAD 29
Phone:	(207)532-2285
Website:	http://www.rsu29.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	212
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 58

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 87