CALAIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Calais Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Calais Public Schools school district, located in Calais, ME with about 269 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 22 teachers, Calais Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Calais Elementary School, located at 53 Garfield Street in Calais, Maine, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Situated in the easternmost corner of the state, the school is part of the Calais School Department and is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional growth of its students from early childhood through the elementary grades. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to help children build essential literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills during their formative years.

As a central hub for families in the Calais area, the school focuses on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere that encourages student participation and community involvement. By balancing a structured curriculum with extracurricular opportunities, the institution aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while nurturing a sense of local pride and global curiosity. With its small-town setting, Calais Elementary strives to provide personalized attention, ensuring that each student receives the guidance necessary to succeed in a changing educational landscape.

For more information, contact Calais Elementary School at (207) 454-2000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.