Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls in Mechanic Falls, ME

At a glance

Reported students

241

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

10:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–06

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Maine elementary enrollment

58th percentile

Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

272

Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls: 241 reported students.

State peer staffing position

37th percentile

10:1 reported; state peer median 10.6:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 226
Teachers (FTE): 24
Student–teacher ratio: 9.4:1

What the reported data says about Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls

Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Mechanic Falls. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Rsu 16. NCES reports 241 students for 2024–25.

Among 331 elementary schools in Maine with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 211 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 10:1, close to the Maine median of 10.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (92.5%) and multiracial (3.7%). Students served under IDEA represent 25.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls

1How do the reported 10:1 student–teacher ratio and 24 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 25.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 61.4%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1.3
Psychologists (FTE): 0.2
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White92.5%
Hispanic2.9%
Black0.4%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Minot Consolidated School

Elementary · Grades PK–06

229 reported students

Poland Community School

Elementary · Grades PK–06

423 reported students

Bruce M Whittier Middle School

Middle · Grades 07–08

272 reported students

Poland Regional H S

High · Grades 09–12

506 reported students

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Public schools near Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Minot Consolidated School Elementary · Rsu 16	PK–06	229	2.8 mi
Poland Community School Elementary · Rsu 16	PK–06	423	2.9 mi
Oxford Elementary School Elementary · Rsu 17/Msad 17	PK–06	307	5.8 mi
Park Avenue Elementary School Elementary · Auburn Public Schools	PK–06	390	7 mi
Fairview School Elementary · Auburn Public Schools	PK–06	489	7.2 mi
Otisfield Community School Elementary · Rsu 17/Msad 17	PK–06	115	7.6 mi

Frequently asked questions about Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls

What grades does Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls serve?

Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Rsu 16.

How many students attend Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls?

Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls reported 241 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 331 Maine elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 226 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls?

The calculated ratio is 10:1, based on 241 students and 24 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maine median for the same school level is 10.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls a public, charter, or magnet school?

Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rsu 16 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

61.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls in?

Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls is part of Rsu 16, based in Poland, ME, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Elm Street School-Mechanic Falls?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Minot Consolidated School (2.8 mi), Poland Community School (2.9 mi), Oxford Elementary School (5.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.