Beech Hill School

Otis Public Schools
105 Otis Road
Otis, ME 04605
90 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Beech Hill School, located at 105 Otis Road in Otis, Maine, is a small, rural public elementary school that serves the local community. As part of the Ellsworth School Department (or operating in coordination with neighboring districts), the school is known for its intimate, close-knit educational environment. Because of its location in a quiet, forested area of Hancock County, the school often emphasizes a strong connection to the local community and provides a personalized learning experience due to its smaller student population.

The school is structured to provide core academic instruction to students in the primary grades, focusing on foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the standard curriculum, Beech Hill School typically fosters a supportive atmosphere where teachers can work closely with individual students. As a fixture of the Otis township, the school plays a vital role in the social and academic development of local children, often encouraging parental involvement and community-based learning initiatives to enrich the student experience.
90
Total Students
7.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    84 (93.3 %)
  • Asian
    2 (2.2 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.2 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (1.1 %)
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: Otis Public Schools
Phone: (207)537-2203
Website: http://www.beechhillschool.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 90
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 20
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 8
Kindergarten 13
Grade 1 7
Grade 2 11
Grade 3 7
Grade 4 7
Grade 5 2
Grade 6 13
Grade 7 9
Grade 8 13
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Cave Hill Sch
RSU 24
59 Students
1205 Eastbrook Road
Eastbrook, ME 04634 (6.9 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School
Ellsworth Public Schools
775 Students
20 Forrest Avenue
Ellsworth, ME 04605 (8.5 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th