LILLIAN PARKS HUSSEY SCHOOL

Lillian Parks Hussey School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Augusta Public Schools school district, located in Augusta, ME with about 294 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 17 teachers, Lillian Parks Hussey School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

The Lillian Parks Hussey School, located at 12 Gedney Street in Augusta, Maine, serves as a primary educational facility for the local community. Historically, the school has operated as an elementary institution, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction for students in the early grades. Its location in a residential area of Augusta positions it as a neighborhood school, designed to foster a close-knit learning environment that emphasizes student development and community engagement within the Augusta School Department.

As part of the broader public school system in Maine’s capital, the facility has long played a vital role in supporting the educational needs of Augusta’s youth. While educational structures and grade configurations within the district have evolved over time to meet shifting enrollment numbers and administrative goals, the school remains a recognized landmark in the city. It continues to be associated with the district's commitment to delivering a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for successful transitions into the middle and high school levels.

For more information, contact Lillian Parks Hussey School at (207) 626-2461 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.