Cushing Community School

Cushing Community School is a public elementary school in Cushing, ME, part of the RSU 13. The school serves approximately 76 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 7.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5/10, placing it in the 95.6th percentile among ME schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 70% proficiency in math and 73% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.3/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $68,345, where 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 76 students, Cushing Community 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.

With a student-teacher ratio of 7.6:1, Cushing Community 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, Cushing Community 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.