Somerville Elementary School

As a tiny elementary campus in Somerville, Maine, Somerville Elementary School teaches 32 students from grade pre-K, run under RSU 12. Enrollment runs roughly 86% below the state mean of about 229.

Across the 5 schools in RSU 12 (877 students total), Somerville Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, Somerville Elementary School records that nearly all students (94%) are White. Other groups include 3% Hispanic, 3% multiracial. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

Looking at school resources, The school reports having 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 16.0:1. The state averages around 10.5:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Roughly 31% of students at Somerville Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Lincoln County (around 48%), the school's rate is noticeably below typical.

In the broader community, census data for Lincoln County shows median household income runs about $76,875, roughly 40% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Lincoln County runs 18 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,450 students), of which Somerville Elementary School is one.

The closest other public school is Prescott Memorial School, roughly 4.6 miles away. 7 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a ten-mile radius, suggesting a relatively low-density school footprint.

The school occupies an outlying site.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count expanded 100%: 16 students in 2018 compared to 32 in 2025. The White share of enrollment increased from 81% to 94% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 8.0:1 in 2018 to 16.0:1 today.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.