Unity Elementary School serves 15 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Unity Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Unity Elementary School's student population of 15 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Unity Elementary School is 0.13, 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
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
93%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
23%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Unity Elementary School?
15 students attend Unity Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Unity Elementary School students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Unity Elementary School?
Unity Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Unity Elementary School offer ?
Unity Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Unity Elementary School part of?
Unity Elementary School is part of RSU 03/MSAD 03 School District.
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