HELEN S DUNN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Helen S Dunn Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Greenbush Public Schools school district, located in Greenbush, ME with about 137 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 13 teachers, Helen S Dunn Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Helen S. Dunn Elementary School, located in Greenbush, Maine, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a small, rural school, it typically focuses on providing personalized attention to its students, fostering a close-knit learning environment that emphasizes both academic development and social-emotional growth. The school is part of a larger district structure, which allows it to leverage regional resources while maintaining the intimate, supportive atmosphere characteristic of a community-centered elementary program.

The school is deeply integrated into the Greenbush area, serving as a hub for local families and participating in community-oriented events. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, balancing core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative expression and physical activity. By prioritizing a safe and welcoming setting, Helen S. Dunn Elementary aims to prepare its young students for their future academic journeys while instilling a strong sense of civic responsibility and lifelong learning.

For more information, contact Helen S Dunn Elementary School at (207) 826-2000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.