Ames Elementary School

Ames Elementary School is a public elementary school in Searsmont, ME, part of the RSU 71. The school serves approximately 129 students in grades 2nd – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8/10, placing it in the 97.8th percentile among ME schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 64% proficiency in math and 80% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.3/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $85,192, where 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 129 students, Ames Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Ames Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.