Manson Park School

www.msad53.org/our-schools/manson-park-school

96 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Manson Park School, located at 179 Lancey Street in Pittsfield, Maine, serves as a cornerstone of the local community’s educational landscape. As part of Maine School Administrative District (MSAD) 53, the school is situated within a quiet residential area, providing a focused and supportive environment for its students. Its proximity to Manson Park, a well-known local green space, often plays a role in the school's identity, fostering a connection between the classroom and the surrounding community environment.

The school is dedicated to the foundational academic and social development of younger students, typically serving pre-kindergarten through elementary-aged children. By emphasizing a close-knit school culture, Manson Park School aims to help students build essential literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills during their formative years. Through its commitment to local public education, the school remains a vital resource for families in the Pittsfield area, working to prepare students for success as they transition to the middle and high school levels within the district.

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manson Park School
Demographic	Student Count
White	93
Hispanic	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

White
93 (96.9 %)
Hispanic
1 (1.0 %)
Two or More
1 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (1.0 %)

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 53/MSAD 53
Phone:	(207)487-2881
Website:	http://www.msad53.org/our-schools/manson-park-school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	96
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 34

Kindergarten 62