Turner Elementary School

tes.msad52.org/

303 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Turner Elementary School, located at 91 Matthews Way in Turner, Maine, serves as a central hub for early education within the Maine School Administrative District 52 (MSAD 52). As a foundational institution for the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged children. It emphasizes core academic instruction while prioritizing social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for a successful transition into middle school within the district.

The school benefits from its position within a close-knit, rural Maine setting, often characterized by strong community involvement and a focus on collaborative educational practices. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Turner Elementary seeks to provide a well-rounded experience that balances traditional classroom learning with opportunities for extracurricular engagement. Overall, the school acts as a community anchor that emphasizes inclusivity, student achievement, and the cultivation of a positive school culture for families in the Turner area.

303

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Turner Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	277
Hispanic	11
Black	10
Two or More	5

White
277 (91.4 %)
Hispanic
11 (3.6 %)
Black
10 (3.3 %)
Two or More
5 (1.7 %)

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 52/MSAD 52
Phone:	(207)225-1050
Website:	http://tes.msad52.org/
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	92
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 3 74

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 83