Enrollment
94
Elementary
DISTRICT 134 · STATE 229
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RSU 74/MSAD 74·NCES 231476700955
Solon Elementary School
76 S Main St, Solon, ME 04979 · (207) 643-2491 · Somerset County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL94 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
10.9:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.0:1 · STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
70%
66 students
DISTRICT 71% · 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 | 13 | 14% |
| Kindergarten | 17 | 18% |
| Grade 1 | 14 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 5 | 5% |
| Grade 3 | 12 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 15 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 18 | 19% |
This year's kindergarten class (17) is 6% smaller than its 5th grade class (18).
Student demographics
12%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 10% · 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 Solon Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solon Elementary School this school | 94 | 70.2% | N/A |
| Phillips Elementary Sch Phillips | 112 | 72.3% | N/A |
| Athens Community School Athens | 105 | 67.6% | N/A |
| Helen S Dunn Elementary School Greenbush | 131 | 71.8% | N/A |
| Jonesport Elementary School Jonesport | 101 | 74.3% | N/A |
| Garret Schenck School Anson | 82 | 75.6% | 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 Solon Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Maine | In Somerset County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 94 | #289 of 360 | #14 of 19 |
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
94
+35 (+59%) vs 2020
-36% since 1990-91, when it was 147
Student : Teacher
10.9:1
was 11.8:1
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 | 94 | 8.6 | 10.9:1 | 70% (66) |
| 2023-24 | 93 | 9.3 | 10.0:1 | 63% (59) |
| 2022-23 | 73 | 8.3 | 8.8:1 | 70% (51) |
| 2020-21 | 59 | 5 | 11.8:1 | 88% (52) |
| 2017-18 | 86 | 8.2 | 10.5:1 | 69% (59) |
| 2015-16 | 96 | 8 | 12.0:1 | 100% (96) |
| 2010-11 | 111 | 6 | 18.5:1 | 67% (74) |
| 2000-01 | 108 | 6 | 18.0:1 | 62% (67) |
| 1990-91 | 147 | 8 | 18.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Solon Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 9% (86 to 94); teachers up 5% (8.2 to 8.6).
About Solon Elementary School
Solon Elementary School is a low-enrollment elementary school based in Solon, Maine. The school teaches pre-K through 5 and enrolls 94 students. It has 59% fewer students than the average for elementary schools in Maine (about 229).
RSU 74/MSAD 74 operates 4 schools. Combined enrollment is 575 students.
White students account for 94% of the school's enrollment. The school is also 5% multiracial. Among Somerset County residents, the White share is about 95%. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 12%.
The school had 8.6 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25. Its student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. It is about the same as the 10.5:1 average for elementary schools in Maine. The eligibility rate for free or reduced-price meals is 70%.
For Somerset County, Census Bureau data show the median household earns about $58,179 a year, roughly 21% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. Public schools in Somerset County number 34, with about 6,044 students.
Among nearby public schools, Carrabec High School is closest at about 6.1 miles. Solon Elementary School is one of several public schools in the area, with 7 others within ten miles.
The NCES locale for Solon Elementary School is Rural: Remote, which covers schools in rural territory far from an urban area.
Federal data put enrollment at 59 in 2020-21 and 94 in 2024-25; the school may have served different grades in those years.
The Solon Elementary School discussion page is a place for homework, tutoring, and testing dates. You can also rate the school on this page.
Somerset County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
50,959
Census ACS
Median income
$58,179
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
34
6,044 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in RSU 74/MSAD 74
- Carrabec Community SchoolElementary · 225 students
- Carrabec High SchoolHigh · 174 students
- Garret Schenck SchoolElementary · 82 students
Nearby schools
- Carrabec High School6.1 mi · 174
- Carrabec Community School6.5 mi · 225
- Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High School7.8 mi · 104
- Dimensions Academy8.5 mi · 177
- Moscow Elementary8.9 mi · 46
- Athens Community School9.0 mi · 105
Frequently asked questions
About Solon Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Solon Elementary School?
Solon Elementary School enrolls approximately 94 students in grades PK-05.
Is Solon Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Solon Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Solon Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Solon Elementary School is approximately 10.9:1 (9 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Solon Elementary School?
At Solon Elementary School, the student body is approximately 94% White, 1% Hispanic, 5% Two or more.
Is Solon Elementary School public or private?
Solon Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by RSU 74/MSAD 74.
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