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Benton Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Benton, Maine|RSU 49/MSAD 49

Benton, ME 04901

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Wed

Parent Teacher Conferences by AppointmentStaff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Fri

No School - Teacher Comp. DayStaff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Mon

No School - Teacher In-Service DayStaff DayDistrict-wide

Nov

Thu

AM Delayed Start - Teacher in-serviceStaff DayDistrict-wide

Nov

Thu

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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School Profile

Grades

1–6

Enrollment

515

Student:Teacher

12.9:1

Locale

Rural

District

RSU 49/MSAD 49

Econ. Disadvantaged

49.9%

Phone

(207)453-4240

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

84%

41th percentile in ME

Math Proficiency

82%

52th percentile in ME

Chronic Absenteeism

15.0%

SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

550

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

44.1

95% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

0.2

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,249

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,531

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,062

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 12%State 55%Local 33%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

20.7%

Below 150% poverty line

4.2%

Unemployment rate

7.1%

Uninsured residents

5.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

387

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

575

Current enrollment

Stable(-5% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Oct 7, 2026

Parent Teacher Conferences by Appointment

Staff Day

Fri, Oct 9, 2026

No School - Teacher Comp. Day

Staff Day

Mon, Oct 26, 2026

No School - Teacher In-Service Day

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in RSU 49/MSAD 49. Benton Elementary School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No School - LABOR DAYDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete holiday break dates.	Holiday	—
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	Delayed Start - Teacher in-ServiceDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	Parent Teacher Conferences by AppointmentDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	No School - Teacher Comp. DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	No School - Teacher In-Service DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	AM Delayed Start - Teacher in-serviceDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—