Asa C Adams School

asa.rsu26.org/

308 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Asa C. Adams School, located in Orono, Maine, serves as a central hub for elementary education within the RSU 26 school district. Nestled in a quiet residential area at 6 Goodridge Drive, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere that emphasizes academic growth alongside social and emotional development. It typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through grade five, acting as a foundational stepping stone for children in the Orono area before they transition to the district’s middle and high school programs.

The school is highly regarded for its commitment to a well-rounded curriculum and its strong partnership with the local community, including proximity to the University of Maine. Educators at Asa C. Adams focus on creating an inclusive environment that encourages curiosity and personalized learning. With a dedication to high academic standards and a supportive staff, the school aims to provide a safe, engaging space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential while building lasting connections with their peers and teachers.

308

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Asa C Adams School
Demographic	Student Count
White	265
Hispanic	19
Black	3
Asian	10
Two or More	9
American Indian	2

White
265 (86.0 %)
Hispanic
19 (6.2 %)
Asian
10 (3.2 %)
Two or More
9 (2.9 %)
Black
3 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

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 26
Phone:	(207)866-2151
Website:	http://asa.rsu26.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 22

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 37