Ralph M Atwood Primary School
Ralph M Atwood Primary School serves 225 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 11% (majority Black).
School Overview
Ralph M Atwood Primary School's student population of 225 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 225 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
The
diversity score
of Ralph M Atwood Primary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ME) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 2% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 96% | 89% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.21 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | RSU 18 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ME Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ralph M Atwood Primary School is Messalonskee High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Messalonskee Middle School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Williams Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Oakland Williams Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 217 students
0.2 miles
55 Pleasant Street
Oakland, ME 04963
(207) 465-2965 0.2 3-5 217 - Oakland Messalonskee Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 524 students
0.3 miles
33 School Bus Drive
Oakland, ME 04963
(207) 465-2167 0.3 6-8 524 - Oakland Messalonskee High School Grades: 9-12 | 749 students
0.7 miles
131 Messalonskee High Drive
Oakland, ME 04963
(207) 465-7381 0.7 9-12 749 - Waterville Waterville Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 400 students
3.3 miles
100 West River Rd
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-2144 3.3 6-8 400 - Waterville Mid-maine Technical Center Vocational School
3.8 miles
3 Brooklyn Ave
Waterville, ME 04901
(207) 873-0102 3.8 n/a n/a
School Reviews
| 5 My wife and I moved to Oakland primarily for its school system and now that my son has had 2 years (and one more to go) at Atwood I have to say that school has exceedingly caring and selfless teachers and administrators.
They've always been willing to work with and listen to any concerns my wife or I had. They've helped my son tremendously. They have been able to academically challenge him, even paring him with students in older grades in areas he is excelling at while helping him with any area (socially or acidemically) that he needs to work on.
The Principal puts out a monthly newsletter letting all parents know of the activities of the school as well as my son's teach likewise does the same with details about what is going on in her classroom.
The music and arts program is fantastic (the tribute to Eric Carle was visually stunning and the music and plays were adorable). The availablility of extracurricular activities kept at avery low cost to the parents is a huge plus. They offer Soccer, Basketball and T-Ball at the K-2 level (not sure what is available for later grades as my son isn't there yet).
The school itself is excellent and designed with students of pre-K through 2nd grade age.
I am thoroughly pleased with every aspect of this school. - Posted by Parent - FangS |
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