Enrollment
70
Elementary
STATE 229
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·OTIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 230939000257
Beech Hill School
105 Otis Road, Otis, ME 04605 · (207) 537-2203 · Hancock County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL70 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
9.7:1
7 FTE teachers
STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
34%
24 students
STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 4 | 6% |
| Grade 1 | 8 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 11 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 8 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 10 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 8 | 11% |
| Grade 6 | 5 | 7% |
| Grade 7 | 6 | 9% |
| Grade 8 | 10 | 14% |
Student demographics
6%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 28% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Beech Hill School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Hill School this school | 70 | 34.3% | N/A |
| Hebron Station School Hebron | 103 | 32.0% | N/A |
| Phippsburg Elementary School Phippsburg | 98 | 40.8% | N/A |
| Easton Elementary School Easton | 110 | 40.9% | N/A |
| Georgetown Central School Georgetown | 51 | 41.2% | N/A |
| Stratton Elementary School Stratton | 97 | 27.8% | N/A |
Matched among Maine elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Beech Hill School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Maine | In Hancock County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 70 | #310 of 360 | #16 of 27 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
70
-12 (-15%) vs 2020
-29% since 1990-91, when it was 98
Student : Teacher
9.7:1
was 9.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 70 | 7.2 | 9.7:1 | 34% (24) |
| 2023-24 | 77 | 8.6 | 8.9:1 | 48% (37) |
| 2022-23 | 90 | 7.2 | 12.5:1 | 36% (32) |
| 2020-21 | 82 | 9 | 9.1:1 | 45% (37) |
| 2017-18 | 103 | 8.6 | 12.0:1 | 58% (60) |
| 2015-16 | 88 | 8 | 11.0:1 | 49% (43) |
| 2000-01 | 129 | 11 | 11.7:1 | 36% (47) |
| 1990-91 | 98 | 6 | 16.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Beech Hill School.
Since 2017-18: students down 32% (103 to 70); teachers down 16% (8.6 to 7.2).
About Beech Hill School
Beech Hill School is a very small elementary school in Otis, Maine, under Otis Public Schools. Its enrollment is 70 students, spread over pre-K through 8. On average, elementary schools in Maine enroll around 229, and this school is 69% below that mark.
The local education agency for Beech Hill School is Otis Public Schools.
White students account for 97% of the school's enrollment. It is also 3% multiracial. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 6, compared with 70 nationally.
The school had 7.2 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25. Its student-to-teacher ratio is 9.7:1. Across elementary schools in Maine, the average ratio is 10.5:1. The eligibility rate for free or reduced-price meals is 34%. The 46% average for public schools in Hancock County is 12 points higher.
In the wider Hancock County area, median household income comes to about $72,744, 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 6% of people live in poverty. Hancock County's 35 public schools enroll about 5,938 students and include Beech Hill School.
A public school about 6.9 miles away, Cave Hill Sch, is the closest to Beech Hill School. Inside a ten-mile radius, there are 3 other public schools.
The school is in rural territory some distance from an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Distant).
In 2024-25, the school enrolled 70, down from 82 in 2020-21.
This page collects posts and questions about Beech Hill School, such as fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Hancock County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
56,460
Census ACS
Median income
$72,744
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
35
5,938 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Cave Hill Sch6.9 mi · 61
- Ellsworth High School8.1 mi · 521
- Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School8.5 mi · 740
- Dedham School10.4 mi · 167
- Holbrook School10.6 mi · 178
- Surry Elementary School12.6 mi · 134
Frequently asked questions
About Beech Hill SchoolHow large is Beech Hill School?
Beech Hill School enrolls approximately 70 students in grades PK-08.
What grades does Beech Hill School serve?
Beech Hill School serves grades PK-08.
How many teachers does Beech Hill School have?
Beech Hill School employs 7 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.7:1.
What is the student diversity at Beech Hill School?
Student demographics at Beech Hill School are roughly 97% White, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Beech Hill School?
Beech Hill School is overseen by Otis Public Schools in Hancock County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.