Suzanne M Smith Elementary School

www.rsu87.org/o/ses

220 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Suzanne M. Smith Elementary School, located in the rural community of Levant, Maine, serves as a foundational educational institution for local children in pre-kindergarten through grade four. As part of Regional School Unit (RSU) 87, the school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Levant, fostering a close-knit learning environment that emphasizes core academic skills and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on maintaining a welcoming atmosphere where teachers and staff prioritize individualized attention to help students build a strong educational baseline during their formative years.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school focuses on creating an engaging and supportive campus culture that encourages community involvement and parental partnership. Its location on South Levant Road places it at the heart of the community, often acting as a hub for local families. By focusing on fundamental literacy, numeracy, and character-building, Suzanne M. Smith Elementary strives to prepare its young students for a successful transition to middle school while maintaining the values and spirit unique to the Levant area.

220

Total Students

19.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Suzanne M Smith Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	2
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	13

White
202 (91.8 %)
Two or More
13 (5.9 %)
Hispanic
2 (0.9 %)
Black
2 (0.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

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 87/MSAD 23
Phone:	(207)884-7444
Website:	http://www.rsu87.org/o/ses
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	220
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 25

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 29