OPAL MYRICK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Opal Myrick Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the East Millinocket Public Schools school district, located in East Millinocket, ME with about 137 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 11 teachers, Opal Myrick 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.

Opal Myrick Elementary School, located in East Millinocket, Maine, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community. Situated on North Street, the school is part of a rural district dedicated to providing foundational instruction to young students. Its identity is deeply rooted in the small-town character of East Millinocket, often focusing on fostering close-knit relationships between students, teachers, and local families to create a supportive and manageable learning environment.

As an elementary institution, the school typically emphasizes core academic development in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth. Being located in the North Woods region of Maine, the school often reflects the values of its surrounding community, prioritizing community involvement and a sense of shared responsibility for student success. Like many schools in the region, Opal Myrick strives to balance state educational standards with the unique challenges and opportunities inherent in a small, rural Maine town.

For more information, contact Opal Myrick Elementary School at (207) 746-3511 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.