Solon Elementary School in Solon, Maine on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Solon Elementary School is a rural public school in Solon, Maine that is part of Rsu 74/msad 74. It serves 93 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.6:1. Its teachers have had 12 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

93 Students

8 Teachers

76 S Main St

Solon, ME 04979 View local requests

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Solon Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. Carlin

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Solon Elementary School Demographics

74%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Solon Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 15, 2025

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