VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-GORHAM

Village Elementary School-Gorham is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Gorham Public Schools school district, located in Gorham, ME with about 435 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 34 teachers, Village Elementary School-Gorham 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.

Village Elementary School, located on Robie Street in Gorham, Maine, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community, catering to students in the early stages of their academic journey. As part of the Gorham School Department, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and student-centered environment that emphasizes both core academic development and social-emotional growth. The facility is designed to provide a foundational learning experience that prepares young students for their transition into middle school, placing a strong emphasis on literacy, numeracy, and character development.

The school is deeply integrated into the Gorham community, often prioritizing active parent involvement and a collaborative approach to education. By leveraging its location in a tight-knit Maine town, Village Elementary focuses on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere where faculty and staff work closely with families to meet individual student needs. Through a combination of traditional instruction and enrichment opportunities, the school aims to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students while maintaining the high educational standards expected of the Gorham district.

For more information, contact Village Elementary School-Gorham at (207) 222-1300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.