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Canaan Elementary School

178 Main Street, Canaan, ME 04924, United States

+1 (207) 474-3901

http://www.msad54.org/canaan

8.7

Overall Rating

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Canaan Elementary School Overview

About This School

Canaan Elementary School is a public elementary in Canaan, Maine, serving 160 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate strong performance with 87% proficiency in ELA and 87% proficiency in math. The school maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 8:1, supported by a staff of 18 teachers with an average salary of $63,383. The student body at Canaan Elementary School is composed of 48% male and 52% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 91% White, 7% Two or More Races, 1% Hispanic, and 1% Asian.

160

Total Students

PK-5

8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

18 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts87%

Mathematics87%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Somerset County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

Canaan Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

87%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 87%State Avg: 83%

87%

Mathematics

City Avg: 87%State Avg: 81%

N/A

Science

Class Information

8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 8:1

State Avg: 10.3:1

Students per Counselor

Canaan Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$63,383

City Avg: $63,383

State Avg: $63,159

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio8:1

Students per Counselor:1

Canaan Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

48.12%

Male

51.88%

Female

Total Enrollment: 160 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White91.25%

Hispanic1.25%

Asian0.62%

Black0%

Two or More Races6.88%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Canaan Elementary School

Q: What is Canaan Elementary School?

A: Canaan Elementary School is a elementary public located in Canaan.

Q: How many students attend Canaan Elementary School?

A: Canaan Elementary School has approximately 160 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Canaan Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Canaan Elementary School is 8:1.

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Detailed Information about Canaan Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Canaan Elementary School - Canaan, ME

Quick Facts about Canaan Elementary School
School Name	Canaan Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	178 Main Street, Canaan, ME 04924, Canaan, ME
County	Somerset County
Phone	+1 (207) 474-3901
Total Students	160
Student-Teacher Ratio	8:1
Full-Time Teachers	18
Rating	8.7/10
ELA Proficiency	87%
Math Proficiency	87%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Canaan Elementary School

What is Canaan Elementary School?

Canaan Elementary School is a elementary public located in Canaan.

How many students attend Canaan Elementary School?

Canaan Elementary School has approximately 160 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Canaan Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Canaan Elementary School is 8:1.

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