Solon Elementary School

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73 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Solon Elementary School, located in the small rural community of Solon, Maine, serves as a vital educational hub for students in the surrounding Somerset County area. As part of a smaller school district, the institution is known for fostering a close-knit learning environment where teachers and staff can provide more personalized attention to each student. The school focuses on delivering a foundational curriculum that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and community engagement, reflecting the values of its tight-knit, town-centered population.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Solon Elementary prides itself on its strong connection to the local community. Because of its location in a rural setting, the school often integrates the natural surroundings into its educational approach, encouraging hands-on learning experiences. By maintaining a supportive and small-scale atmosphere, Solon Elementary School strives to create a stable, nurturing environment that prepares its young students for successful transitions into middle school while ensuring they feel a strong sense of belonging within their town.

Total Students

8.3

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Solon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Two or More	2

White
71 (97.3 %)
Two or More
2 (2.7 %)

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 74/MSAD 74
Phone:	(207)643-2491
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Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	73
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 8

Grade 1 8

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 13

Grade 4 11

Grade 5 12