Meroby Elementary School

www.rsu10.org/o/mes

249 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Meroby Elementary School, located at 21 Cross Street in Mexico, Maine, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Regional School Unit 10 (RSU 10) district. As a community-focused elementary school, it provides instruction for students in the early grade levels, fostering an environment centered on academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills necessary for future learning.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Mexico, Maine, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere where educators and staff work closely with families to meet the diverse needs of their students. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum and community engagement, Meroby Elementary aims to instill a sense of pride and curiosity in its pupils, preparing them for the transition to middle school while maintaining a strong commitment to the local community.

249

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meroby Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	228
Hispanic	11
Black	3
Two or More	7

White
228 (91.6 %)
Hispanic
11 (4.4 %)
Two or More
7 (2.8 %)
Black
3 (1.2 %)

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 10
Phone:	(207)364-3714
Website:	http://www.rsu10.org/o/mes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	249
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	186
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 34

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 50