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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
Enrollment
94
Elementary
DISTRICT 134 · STATE 229
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
Pre-K
13
Kindergarten
17
Grade 1
14
Grade 2
5
Grade 3
12
Grade 4
15
Grade 5
18
Student demographics
White
8894%
DISTRICT 95% · STATE 85%
Hispanic
11%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 4%
Two+
55%
DISTRICT 2% · 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
4447%
Female
5053%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
94
+8 (+9%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
10.9:1
was 10.5:1
% White
94%
was 100%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Solon Elementary School

Located at 76 S Main St, in Solon, Maine, Solon Elementary School is an intimate elementary-level community that caters to 94 students (grades pre-K through 5), one of the schools within RSU 74/MSAD 74. Enrollment runs roughly 59% smaller than the state mean of about 229.

Solon Elementary School is one of 4 schools operated by RSU 74/MSAD 74, a district that instructs 575 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Solon Elementary School shows that the student body is overwhelmingly White (94%). Other groups include 5% multiracial. Compared to Somerset County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school lists 9 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 10.9:1. That tracks the state average closely. About 70% 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 (Somerset County) records that median household income runs about $58,179, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 9%. In all, Somerset County runs 34 public schools (combined enrollment of about 6,044 students), of which Solon Elementary School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Carrabec High School, around 6.1 miles off. 7 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a ten-mile radius, suggesting a relatively low-density school footprint.

The school occupies a low-density site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Solon Elementary School's enrollment has increased 9% since 2018, when it stood at 86 (now 94). Over the same period, the White share declined from 100% to 94%.

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Somerset County at a glance

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Population
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

School name
Solon Elementary School
District
RSU 74/MSAD 74
Address
76 S Main St, Solon, ME 04979
Phone
(207) 643-2491
County
Somerset County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
94
Teachers (FTE)
9
Student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
66 (70%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
231476700955
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Solon Elementary School
What 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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