Enrollment
236
Elementary
DISTRICT 239 · STATE 229
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RSU 18·NCES 231477900701
Belgrade Central School
158 Depot Road, Belgrade, ME 04917 · (207) 495-2321 · Kennebec County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL236 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.7:1 · STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
37%
88 students
DISTRICT 40% · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 16 | 7% |
| Kindergarten | 41 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 35 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 27 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 32 | 14% |
| Grade 4 | 42 | 18% |
| Grade 5 | 43 | 18% |
This year's kindergarten class (41) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (43).
Student demographics
13%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 14% · 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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within RSU 18. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MEA 2024-25 . % At or Above State ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
63.7%
ME avg 64.1%
Math
56.6%
ME avg 50.6%
What this means: On the MEA, Maine's statewide test, about 64 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 57 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Maine schools, those numbers are about 64 and 51.
Source: MEA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like Belgrade Central School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade Central School this school | 236 | 37.3% | N/A |
| River View Community School South Gardiner | 192 | 40.6% | N/A |
| Readfield Elementary School Readfield | 183 | 39.3% | N/A |
| Laura E Richards School Gardiner | 219 | 40.6% | N/A |
| Hanson School Lebanon | 267 | 40.8% | N/A |
| Hollis School Hollis | 272 | 34.6% | 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 Belgrade Central School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Maine | In Kennebec County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 56.6% | #109 of 193 | #14 of 23 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 63.7% | #107 of 199 | #12 of 24 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 236 | #150 of 360 | #18 of 32 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.8:1 | #151 of 181 | #19 of 22 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 12.9% | #147 of 181 | #17 of 22 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 37.3% | #197 of 280 | #25 of 29 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -9.2% | #90 of 134 | #12 of 16 |
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
236
+14 (+6%) vs 2020
-23% since 2010-11, when it was 307
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
was 12.3:1
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 | 236 | 18.4 | 12.8:1 | 37% (88) |
| 2023-24 | 238 | 18.4 | 12.9:1 | 30% (72) |
| 2022-23 | 239 | 18.2 | 13.1:1 | 33% (78) |
| 2020-21 | 222 | 18 | 12.3:1 | 36% (80) |
| 2017-18 | 260 | 20.4 | 12.8:1 | 47% (122) |
| 2015-16 | 288 | 23 | 12.5:1 | 46% (132) |
| 2010-11 | 307 | 22 | 13.9:1 | 38% (118) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Belgrade Central School.
Since 2017-18: students down 9% (260 to 236); teachers down 10% (20.4 to 18.4).
About Belgrade Central School
Belgrade Central School is a medium-sized elementary school. Its address is in Belgrade, Maine. The school's 236 students are in pre-K through 5.
RSU 18 (8 schools, 2,554 students) runs Belgrade Central School.
White students are the large majority at Belgrade Central School, with 93% of enrollment. Other groups make up 3% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. The county population is about 92% White, within a few points of the school. By the diversity index, Belgrade Central School comes in at 13%.
The count of teachers at Belgrade Central School is 18.4 full-time equivalents, for a ratio of 12.8:1. Among elementary schools in Maine, the typical ratio is 10.5:1. The school counts 88 students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, or 37%. Public schools in Kennebec County average 45%.
Kennebec County census figures show that median household income is about $69,077, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 32% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. A total of 53 public schools operate in Kennebec County, serving about 15,649 students.
The nearest other public school, James H Bean School, is about 4.5 miles away. The count of other public schools within ten miles is at least 8.
Under the NCES locale system, Belgrade Central School is Rural: Distant.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 236 was 6% higher than in 2020-21, when it was 222.
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Kennebec County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
126,808
Census ACS
Median income
$69,077
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
53
15,649 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in RSU 18
- Messalonskee High SchoolHigh · 695 students
- Messalonskee Middle SchoolMiddle · 495 students
- James H Bean SchoolElementary · 300 students
- China Primary SchoolElementary · 242 students
- Williams Elementary SchoolElementary · 222 students
- Ralph M Atwood Primary SchoolElementary · 194 students
Nearby schools
- James H Bean School4.5 mi · 300
- Mt Vernon Elementary School6.9 mi · 93
- Maranacook Community Middle Sch7.1 mi · 290
- Maranacook Community High Sch7.2 mi · 385
- Readfield Elementary School7.7 mi · 183
- Ralph M Atwood Primary School8.6 mi · 194
Frequently asked questions
About Belgrade Central SchoolHow large is Belgrade Central School?
Belgrade Central School enrolls approximately 236 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Belgrade Central School serve?
Belgrade Central School serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belgrade Central School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Belgrade Central School is approximately 12.8:1 (18 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Belgrade Central School?
At Belgrade Central School, the student body is approximately 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more.
Is Belgrade Central School public or private?
Belgrade Central School is a public K-12 school, overseen by RSU 18.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.