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4 schools in RSU 74/MSAD 74

Maine · 575 students · 3 cities

Public K-12 education in RSU 74/MSAD 74 reaches 575 students across 4 schools (3 elementary and 1 high).

4-year change in RSU 74/MSAD 74

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
575
+12 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How RSU 74/MSAD 74 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn MaineIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
575#81 of 85#8,855 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#54 of 85N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
11.5:1#43 of 85#1,542 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
70.6%#6 of 85#1,897 of 8,164
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 74/MSAD 74

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 641 to 575 students (down 10%) and from 54 to 50 full-time teachers (down 7%), 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
Carrabec Community SchoolNorth AnsonElementaryKG-08225
Carrabec High SchoolNorth AnsonHigh09-12174
Solon Elementary SchoolSolonElementaryPK-0594
Garret Schenck SchoolAnsonElementaryPK-0582

About RSU 74/MSAD 74

As a small district in Maine, RSU 74/MSAD 74 serves 575 students across 4 schools.

For a sense of the school types, RSU 74/MSAD 74 covers 3 elementary and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 144 in this district, lower than the Maine typical of 293.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in RSU 74/MSAD 74 has remained close to its prior level since SY 2020-21, moving from about 563 students to 575.

In the discussion threads here, the community for RSU 74/MSAD 74 discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does RSU 74/MSAD 74 run?
RSU 74/MSAD 74 has 4 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 575 students in Maine.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in RSU 74/MSAD 74?
RSU 74/MSAD 74 includes 3 elementary schools and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in RSU 74/MSAD 74?
Carrabec Community School is the largest public school in RSU 74/MSAD 74 by enrollment, with approximately 225 students.
What grade levels does RSU 74/MSAD 74 serve?
RSU 74/MSAD 74 serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 4 schools.
What cities does RSU 74/MSAD 74 serve?
RSU 74/MSAD 74 operates schools in North Anson, Solon, Anson across Maine.