Milbridge Elementary School

RSU 37/MSAD 37
39 Washington Street
Milbridge, ME 04658
132 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Milbridge Elementary School is a public school located in the coastal town of Milbridge, Maine. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, the school acts as a central educational hub for the local community within the Maine School Administrative District 37 (MSAD 37). Its small-town setting allows for a close-knit learning environment, where faculty and staff focus on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and personalized instruction for a diverse student body.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere that reflects the values of its surrounding Washington County community. The facility on Washington Street serves as a focal point for the town’s youth, often balancing traditional classroom instruction with local initiatives. By fostering a collaborative relationship between educators, students, and families, Milbridge Elementary strives to prepare its graduates for the transition to secondary education while maintaining a strong commitment to local student success.
132
Total Students
12.7
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    87 (65.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    38 (28.8 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (5.3 %)
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 37/MSAD 37
Phone: (207)546-2210
Website: http://www.msad37.me/o/milbridge-elementary
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 132
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 77
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 12
Kindergarten 17
Grade 1 22
Grade 2 12
Grade 3 14
Grade 4 24
Grade 5 20
Grade 6 11
Gender Ratio
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