WHITING VILLAGE SCHOOL
Whiting Village School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Whiting Public Schools school district, located in Whiting, ME with about 30 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 4 teachers, Whiting Village School has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Whiting Village School is a small, rural public elementary school located in Whiting, Maine. Serving students from prekindergarten through eighth grade, the school operates as part of the local educational system in Washington County. Due to its location in a sparsely populated coastal area, the school functions as a tight-knit community hub, prioritizing small class sizes and personalized instruction to meet the diverse academic and social needs of its students.
The school emphasizes a foundational approach to education, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive environment that reflects the values of its rural setting. By maintaining a close connection between students, staff, and the local Whiting community, the school strives to provide a stable and nurturing atmosphere. It serves as a vital resource for local families, ensuring that students receive a comprehensive K–8 education before transitioning to regional high schools.
For more information, contact Whiting Village School at (207) 733-4617 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Whiting, ME 04691
(207) 733-4617
WHITING VILLAGE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Whiting, ME with about 30 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maine
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Whiting Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 30
- Teachers:
- 4.3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 30 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WHITING VILLAGE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 90.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 3.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Female
- 43.3%
- Male
- 56.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.