Washburn District Elem School

RSU 45/MSAD 45
33 School Street
Washburn, ME 04786
191 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Washburn District Elementary School, located at 33 School Street in Washburn, Maine, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community in Aroostook County. As part of the Washburn School Department, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for students in their early academic years. Its location in the heart of Washburn reflects its role as a neighborhood hub, fostering close-knit connections between families, staff, and the surrounding rural community.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, focusing on core academic subjects while encouraging social and emotional development. With a commitment to preparing students for future success, the faculty and administration strive to maintain high standards of teaching while promoting a positive, inclusive school culture. By utilizing its community-focused setting, Washburn District Elementary aims to nurture curiosity and academic growth in every student who walks through its doors.
191
Total Students
16.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    176 (92.1 %)
  • Black
    6 (3.1 %)
  • Asian
    5 (2.6 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (2.1 %)
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 45/MSAD 45
Phone: (207)455-4504
Website: http://www.msad45.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 191
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 93
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18

* 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 16
Kindergarten 12
Grade 1 18
Grade 2 28
Grade 3 19
Grade 4 17
Grade 5 16
Grade 6 18
Grade 7 24
Grade 8 23
Gender Ratio
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