At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 256
74
Total Enrollment
State avg: 48%
55%+7.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
7.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Cushing Community School is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Cushing, Maine. The school enrolls 74 students. It is part of the RSU 13 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Maine state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
7.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
74 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictRSU 13
County23013
CityCushing
ZIP04563
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID231478700707
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment74
White98.6%
Hispanic / Latino1.4%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
98.6%
Hispanic
1.4%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.