Pownal Elementary School

www.rsu5.org

96 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pownal Elementary School, located on Elmwood Road in the rural community of Pownal, Maine, serves as a central hub for the town’s primary education. As part of Regional School Unit 5 (RSU 5), the school is known for its intimate, community-focused learning environment that emphasizes strong connections between students, faculty, and local families. Its setting in a small, close-knit town allows for a personalized approach to academics, fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and socially.

Beyond its core curriculum, Pownal Elementary is recognized for integrating the unique character of its surroundings into the student experience. The school often utilizes its rural location to promote outdoor learning and environmental stewardship, ensuring that students remain engaged with the natural beauty of the Maine landscape. By balancing traditional educational standards with a commitment to individual development, Pownal Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to the middle and high school levels within the larger district.

Total Students

11.1

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pownal Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	88
Hispanic	2
Black	2
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
88 (91.7 %)
Two or More
3 (3.1 %)
Hispanic
2 (2.1 %)
Black
2 (2.1 %)
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 05
Phone:	(207)688-4832
Website:	http://www.rsu5.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	96
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	11
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 10

Kindergarten 11

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 15

Grade 5 13