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China Primary School

763 Lakeview Drive, China, ME 04926 · (207) 445-1550 · Kennebec County
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL242 STUDENTS
Enrollment
242
Elementary
DISTRICT 239 · STATE 229
Student : Teacher
12.1:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.7:1 · STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
40%
96 students
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 48%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
12
Kindergarten
33
Grade 1
43
Grade 2
50
Grade 3
54
Grade 4
50
Student demographics
White
22794%
DISTRICT 93% · STATE 85%
Hispanic
42%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 4%
Black
31%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Asian
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Two+
62%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 4%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
13656%
Female
10644%

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Test scores

MEA 2024-25 . % At or Above State Expectations
English Language Arts
69.0%
ME avg 64.1%
Math
66.0%
ME avg 50.6%
Source: MEA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
242
-18 (-7%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.1:1
was 11.9:1
% White
94%
was 94%
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About China Primary School

China Primary School operates as a mid-tier elementary school in China, Maine, overseen by RSU 18. Current enrollment sits at 242 students spanning grades pre-K through 4.

Within RSU 18, which oversees 8 schools and 2,554 students, China Primary School is one campus in the system.

For racial and ethnic makeup, China Primary School records that 94% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. The remainder breaks down as 2% multiracial. Compared to Kennebec County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school employs 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.1:1. The state averages around 10.5:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. About 40% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

Zooming out to the county, the surrounding county (Kennebec County) logs that median household income runs about $69,077, roughly 32% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. China Primary School is one of 53 public schools in Kennebec County (combined enrollment of about 15,649 students).

China Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around China Primary School.

China Primary School operates from a low-density location.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count shrank 7%: 260 students in 2018 compared to 242 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Kennebec County at a glance

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Population
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

School name
China Primary School
District
RSU 18
Address
763 Lakeview Drive, China, ME 04926
Phone
(207) 445-1550
County
Kennebec County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–04
Total enrollment
242
Teachers (FTE)
20
Student–teacher ratio
12.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
96 (40%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
231477901043
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in RSU 18
Other schools in China
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Frequently asked questions

About China Primary School
What is the total enrollment at China Primary School?
China Primary School enrolls approximately 242 students in grades PK-04.
What grades does China Primary School serve?
China Primary School serves grades PK-04.
What is the student-teacher ratio at China Primary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at China Primary School is approximately 12.1:1 (20 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at China Primary School?
At China Primary School, the student body is approximately 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees China Primary School?
China Primary School is overseen by RSU 18 in Kennebec County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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