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6 schools in RSU 34

Maine · 1,369 students · 3 cities

6 public K-12 schools sit under RSU 34 in Maine, serving roughly 1,369 students (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

4-year change in RSU 34

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,369
-87 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How RSU 34 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn MaineIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,369#49 of 85#5,789 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
5#39 of 85N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
11.3:1#36 of 85#1,346 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
53.8%#35 of 85#3,625 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
27.2%#14 of 59#5,065 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside RSU 34

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 1,457 to 1,337 students (down 8%) and from 114 to 119 full-time teachers (up 4%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Old Town High SchoolOld TownHigh09-12531
Old Town Elementary SchoolOld TownElementaryKG-05488
Leonard Middle SchoolOld TownMiddle06-08278
Alton Elementary SchoolAltonElementaryPK-0240
Viola Rand SchBradleyElementaryPK-PK32
Viola Rand SchoolBradleyCombinedM-M·

About RSU 34

RSU 34 administers 6 public schools across Maine, collectively serveing roughly 1,369 students.

In terms of grade levels, RSU 34 covers 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high school, and 1 combined or other.

Average enrollment per school in RSU 34 is about 228, meaningfully below the Maine average of roughly 293.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,369 students, declined 6% from the 1,456 reported in SY 2020-21.

On allk12, the community for RSU 34 discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in RSU 34?
RSU 34 operates 6 public K-12 schools in Maine, serving approximately 1,369 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in RSU 34?
RSU 34 includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 combined-grade school.
What is the largest school in RSU 34?
Old Town High School is the largest public school in RSU 34 by enrollment, with approximately 531 students.
What grade levels does RSU 34 serve?
RSU 34 serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 6 schools.
What cities does RSU 34 serve?
RSU 34 operates schools in Old Town, Alton, Bradley across Maine.