Calais Elementary School

Calais Elementary School is a regular public elementary school located in Calais, Maine, in the remote rural setting of Washington County. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, the school has an enrollment of 257 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1 with 26 full-time equivalent teachers. Calais Elementary School stands out for its commitment to academic development, where 77% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 72% meet the same standard in Math.

These scores place the school at the 70th percentile among Maine’s public schools, with a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and an academic score of 7.0 out of 10. The school continues to focus on enhancing its students' learning experiences in this supportive rural community. Calais Elementary School is nestled in the heart of a remote rural area, fostering a close-knit environment where families are part of a tight-knit community.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1, Calais Elementary School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Calais 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.