Ashland District School

RSU 32/MSAD 32
180 Presque Isle Rd
Ashland, ME 04732
232 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Ashland District School, located in Ashland, Maine, serves as a central hub for K-12 education in the northern Aroostook County region. Operating under the Maine School Administrative District (MSAD) 32, the school is deeply integrated into its rural surroundings, emphasizing a community-focused approach to learning. The institution provides a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for both higher education and the local workforce, maintaining a small-school environment that allows for more personalized attention between staff and students.

Beyond its core curriculum, Ashland District School takes advantage of its location in the Maine North Woods by offering extracurricular activities that reflect the area's heritage and outdoor culture. The school is known for being a focal point for the small town of Ashland, often hosting community events and athletic competitions that bring residents together. By blending traditional educational standards with a supportive, close-knit atmosphere, the school strives to foster both academic achievement and civic responsibility among its student body.
232
Total Students
23.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    221 (95.3 %)
  • American Indian
    7 (3.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.9 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: RSU 32/MSAD 32
Phone: (207)435-3481
Website: http://www.sad32.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 232
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 74
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 50

* 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 11
Grade 1 15
Grade 2 17
Grade 3 8
Grade 4 19
Grade 5 15
Grade 6 24
Grade 7 18
Grade 8 15
Grade 9 24
Grade 10 16
Grade 11 15
Grade 12 19
Gender Ratio