ROSE M GAFFNEY SCHOOL

Rose M Gaffney School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Machias Public Schools school district, located in Machias, ME with about 367 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 28 teachers, Rose M Gaffney School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

The Rose M. Gaffney School, located in the coastal town of Machias, Maine, serves as a central hub for K-8 education within the Machias School Department. As a public institution, it plays a vital role in the community by providing foundational academic instruction to students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while addressing the unique educational needs of the students in rural Washington County.

Beyond its academic focus, the Rose M. Gaffney School is characterized by its small-town atmosphere, which allows for close-knit relationships between students, teachers, and local families. The school strives to prepare its middle-schoolers for the transition to secondary education by promoting social-emotional growth and community involvement. Situated at 15 Rose Gaffney Road, the facility serves as a focal point for local educational programming, working to balance traditional schooling with the specific challenges and opportunities inherent in the Downeast Maine region.

For more information, contact Rose M Gaffney School at (207) 255-3411 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.