Gerald D Cushing School serves 109 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Gerald D Cushing School's student population of 109 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gerald D Cushing School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
94%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Gerald D Cushing School?
109 students attend Gerald D Cushing School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Gerald D Cushing School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gerald D Cushing School?
Gerald D Cushing School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gerald D Cushing School offer ?
Gerald D Cushing School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Gerald D Cushing School part of?
Gerald D Cushing School is part of RSU 09 School District.
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