Spruce Mountain Elementary School

smes.rsu73.org/

300 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Spruce Mountain Elementary School, located at 12 Tiger Drive in Jay, Maine, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community within the Spruce Mountain School District (RSU 73). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early grades, focusing on building a strong academic foundation while promoting social-emotional growth. As the home of the "Tigers," the school emphasizes school spirit and community involvement, striving to prepare its young learners for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects with character development.

The facility in Jay is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, offering resources that encourage active participation and collaborative learning. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding community and emphasizing the importance of family engagement, Spruce Mountain Elementary creates a tight-knit atmosphere. The school remains committed to its mission of helping every student achieve their personal best, ensuring that each child feels valued, safe, and inspired as they navigate their foundational years of education.

300

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spruce Mountain Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	4
Black	9
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	2

White
281 (93.7 %)
Black
9 (3.0 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.3 %)
Two or More
3 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)
Asian
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 73
Phone:	(207)897-5719
Website:	http://smes.rsu73.org/
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 3 101

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 103