Coastal Ridge Elementary

cres.yorkschools.org/

353 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 4th

School Overview

Coastal Ridge Elementary School is a public primary school located in the coastal town of York, Maine, serving students in grades Pre-K through 3. As part of the York School Department, the school is situated in a community-focused environment that emphasizes a supportive and nurturing educational experience for its youngest learners. The curriculum is designed to build a strong academic foundation while fostering social-emotional development, encouraging students to become curious and engaged participants in their own learning process.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative atmosphere, where educators and staff work closely with families to ensure a holistic approach to student growth. Beyond core subjects like literacy and mathematics, Coastal Ridge integrates opportunities for play, creative exploration, and character building. By leveraging its scenic Maine location and small-town setting, the school strives to provide a safe and inclusive environment that prepares children for the transition to upper elementary grades and beyond.

353

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Coastal Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	318
Hispanic	18
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	13

White
318 (90.1 %)
Hispanic
18 (5.1 %)
Two or More
13 (3.7 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

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:	York Public Schools
Phone:	(207)363-1800
Website:	http://cres.yorkschools.org/
Grade Range:	2nd - 4th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
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

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 121