APPLETON VILLAGE SCHOOL

Appleton Village School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Appleton Public Schools school district, located in Appleton, ME with about 137 students offering grade levels from 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 12 teachers, Appleton Village School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Appleton Village School, located in the rural community of Appleton, Maine, serves as a vital educational hub for students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As a relatively small school, it emphasizes a tight-knit community atmosphere where teachers and staff can provide personalized attention, fostering close relationships between students, families, and faculty. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence while integrating the unique culture and natural surroundings of the mid-coast Maine region into its curriculum.

Beyond traditional academics, the school places a strong value on character development, civic responsibility, and local engagement. It functions as a central pillar of the Appleton community, often hosting local events and encouraging students to participate in hands-on, place-based learning experiences. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a supportive, small-school environment, Appleton Village School aims to prepare its graduates to transition successfully into secondary education with a strong sense of community identity and academic readiness.

For more information, contact Appleton Village School at (207) 785-4504 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.