W G Mallett School

W G Mallett School operates as a medium-sized K-5 school in Farmington, Maine, run under RSU 09. Current enrollment sits at 303 students spanning grades pre-K through 2. That puts it 32% larger than the typical public school in Maine, which averages around 229 students.

RSU 09 runs 7 schools in total, collectively educating 2,276 students. W G Mallett School is one of those campuses.

Looking at the student body, W G Mallett School lists that nearly all students (91%) are White. The remainder consists of 4% multiracial, 2% Black. That composition is broadly in line with Franklin County as a whole.

On the resource side, On paper, W G Mallett School has 30 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 10.0:1. The state averages about 10.5:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. An estimated 63% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

Around the school, Franklin County reports that median household income runs about $58,675, roughly 32% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Franklin County runs 17 public schools (combined enrollment of about 4,162 students), of which W G Mallett School is one.

The closest other public school is Mt Blue Middle School, roughly 0.8 miles away. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools.

The campus sits in a rural setting.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count decreased 15%: 357 students in 2018 compared to 303 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 12.1:1 in 2018 to 10.0:1 today.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Members of the school community can share what they know.