GEORGETOWN CENTRAL SCHOOL

Georgetown Central School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Georgetown Public Schools school district, located in Georgetown, ME with about 61 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 9 teachers, Georgetown Central School has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. 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.

Georgetown Central School is a small, public elementary school located in the coastal community of Georgetown, Maine. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, the school operates as part of the Sagadahoc County school system. Because of the town's small population and geographic location on a peninsula, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a close-knit, supportive environment where students often benefit from smaller class sizes and individualized attention from faculty.

The school is known for its strong connection to the unique natural surroundings of coastal Maine, often integrating the local environment into its educational programming. Academically, Georgetown Central focuses on building foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging social-emotional growth. After completing sixth grade, students typically transition to regional middle and high schools in nearby Bath, Maine, making Georgetown Central a foundational experience for children during their earliest years of education.

For more information, contact Georgetown Central School at (207) 371-2160 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.