At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 256
48
Total Enrollment
State avg: 48%
69%+20.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
7.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Beals Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–8 in Beals, Maine. The school enrolls 48 students. It is part of the Beals Public Schools 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
7.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
48 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–8
DistrictBeals Public Schools
County23029
CityBeals
ZIP04611
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID230295000070
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment48
White93.8%
Hispanic / Latino0.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
93.8%
Hispanic
0.0%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
4.2%
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.