Poland Community School
436 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Poland Community School, located at 1250 Maine Street in Poland, Maine, serves as a central educational hub for the local community, catering to students in the pre-kindergarten through sixth-grade levels. As part of Regional School Unit 16 (RSU 16), the school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of the "whole child." The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and social-emotional development, ensuring students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Poland Community School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school prides itself on maintaining a welcoming culture that promotes inclusivity and respect, often utilizing its surrounding community as an extension of the classroom. With a focus on creating a safe and stimulating atmosphere, the institution works to instill a lifelong love of learning, ensuring that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
Beyond its core academic offerings, Poland Community School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school prides itself on maintaining a welcoming culture that promotes inclusivity and respect, often utilizing its surrounding community as an extension of the classroom. With a focus on creating a safe and stimulating atmosphere, the institution works to instill a lifelong love of learning, ensuring that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
436
Total Students
35.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 415 |
| Hispanic | 15 |
| Two or More | 6 |
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White415 (95.2 %)
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Hispanic15 (3.4 %)
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Two or More6 (1.4 %)
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 16 |
| Phone: | (207)998-4915 |
| Website: | http://www.rsu16.org/pcs/ |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 6th |
| Total Students: | 436 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 35.1 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 139 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 18 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
40
Kindergarten
51
Grade 1
53
Grade 2
56
Grade 3
50
Grade 4
67
Grade 5
53
Grade 6
66
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 40 |
| Kindergarten | 51 |
| Grade 1 | 53 |
| Grade 2 | 56 |
| Grade 3 | 50 |
| Grade 4 | 67 |
| Grade 5 | 53 |
| Grade 6 | 66 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 195 | 44.7% |
| Male | 241 | 55.3% |
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