Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan

www.msad54.org/mcss

171 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Margaret Chase Smith School, located at 40 Heselton Street in Skowhegan, Maine, serves as a primary educational facility for the local community. As part of Maine School Administrative District 54 (MSAD 54), the school is dedicated to fostering the academic and social development of its students in a supportive, neighborhood-focused environment. Named after the historic U.S. Senator Margaret Chase Smith, who was a prominent figure from Skowhegan, the school aims to instill values of civic responsibility and lifelong learning in its young students.

The school generally serves students in the elementary grades, focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth. Like many schools in the MSAD 54 district, it emphasizes a collaborative educational approach, working closely with parents and community members to ensure a well-rounded experience. Its location in Skowhegan allows it to act as a central hub for families in the area, providing a safe and structured setting designed to prepare children for the transition to middle school and beyond.

171

Total Students

15.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	2
Black	2
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

White
165 (96.5 %)
Hispanic
2 (1.2 %)
Black
2 (1.2 %)
Two or More
1 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (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 54/MSAD 54
Phone:	(207)474-9822
Website:	http://www.msad54.org/mcss
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	171
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 94