Gilford Butler School (Closed 2023)

54 Spruce Head Rd
South Thomaston, ME 04858
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Gilford Butler School serves 68 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (ME)
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
7%
5%
White
90%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Gilford Butler School?
68 students attend Gilford Butler School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Gilford Butler School students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilford Butler School?
Gilford Butler School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gilford Butler School offer ?
Gilford Butler School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Gilford Butler School part of?
Gilford Butler School is part of Regional School Unit 13 School District.

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