Cousens School (Closed 2005)

Cousens School serves 172 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
172 students

Showing 1996–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
8 teachers

Showing 1995–2004. View full 18-year historical data

School Rankings

This School
State Level (ME)
Asian
2%
1%

Showing 1995–2025. View full 32-year historical data

Black
2%
5%
White
96%
85%

Showing 1996–2025. View full 32-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
4%
0.08

Showing 1995–2025. View full 32-year historical data

Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
39%

Showing 1996–2025. View full 31-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
RSU 21 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Cousens School?
172 students attend Cousens School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Cousens School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Cousens School offer ?
Cousens School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Cousens School part of?
Cousens School is part of RSU 21 School District.

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