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Spruce Mountain Primary School

107 Gibbs Mill Road, Livermore, ME 04253 · (207) 897-3355 · Androscoggin County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL335 STUDENTS
Enrollment
335
Elementary
DISTRICT 321 · STATE 229
Student : Teacher
10.8:1
31 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.9:1 · STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
64%
215 students
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 48%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
52
Kindergarten
108
Grade 1
86
Grade 2
89
Student demographics
White
31293%
DISTRICT 94% · STATE 85%
Hispanic
82%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 4%
Black
82%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Two+
62%
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
16449%
Female
17151%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
335
-73 (-18%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
10.8:1
was 14.1:1
% White
93%
was 94%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Spruce Mountain Primary School

Located at 107 Gibbs Mill Road, in Livermore, Maine, Spruce Mountain Primary School is a mid-sized elementary campus that teaches 335 students (grades pre-K through 2), part of RSU 73. Compared to the state average of about 229 students per school, that is 46% larger than typical.

Across the 4 schools in RSU 73 (1,369 students total), Spruce Mountain Primary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Spruce Mountain Primary School reports that the student body is overwhelmingly White (93%). Other groups include 2% Hispanic, 2% Black.

Looking at school resources, Spruce Mountain Primary School shows 31 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 10.8:1. That tracks the state average closely. Roughly 64% of students at Spruce Mountain Primary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is noticeably above Androscoggin County's rate of about 52%.

Around the school, the surrounding county (Androscoggin County) reports that median household income runs about $67,873, about 23% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Androscoggin County runs 36 public schools (combined enrollment of about 15,588 students), of which Spruce Mountain Primary School is one.

Spruce Mountain Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 3.8 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools.

The school occupies an outlying site.

Looking at the recent track record. Spruce Mountain Primary School's enrollment has decreased 18% since 2018, when it stood at 408 (now 335). Class-load math has fell: from 14.1:1 in 2018 to 10.8:1 in 2025.

On this page, posts here usually surface around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Androscoggin County at a glance

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Population
113,423
Census ACS
Median income
$67,873
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
36
15,588 students

Quick facts

School name
Spruce Mountain Primary School
District
RSU 73
Address
107 Gibbs Mill Road, Livermore, ME 04253
Phone
(207) 897-3355
County
Androscoggin County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–02
Total enrollment
335
Teachers (FTE)
31
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Free/Reduced lunch
215 (64%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
231480523152
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Spruce Mountain Primary School
How large is Spruce Mountain Primary School?
Spruce Mountain Primary School enrolls approximately 335 students in grades PK-02.
Is Spruce Mountain Primary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Spruce Mountain Primary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Spruce Mountain Primary School have?
Spruce Mountain Primary School employs 31 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1.
What is the student diversity at Spruce Mountain Primary School?
Student demographics at Spruce Mountain Primary School are roughly 93% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Spruce Mountain Primary School?
Spruce Mountain Primary School is overseen by RSU 73 in Androscoggin County.
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