Spruce Mountain Primary School serves 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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-2
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spruce Mountain Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Spruce Mountain Primary School's student population of 371 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
371 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Spruce Mountain Primary School is 0.10, 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
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
95%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Spruce Mountain Primary School?
371 students attend Spruce Mountain Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Spruce Mountain Primary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spruce Mountain Primary School?
Spruce Mountain Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Spruce Mountain Primary School offer ?
Spruce Mountain Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Spruce Mountain Primary School part of?
Spruce Mountain Primary School is part of RSU 73 School District.
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