Cousens School serves 172 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
172 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
96%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
RSU 21 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cousens School?
172 students attend Cousens School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Cousens School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Cousens School offer ?
Cousens School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Cousens School part of?
Cousens School is part of RSU 21 School District.
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