FRED P HALL SCHOOL

Fred P Hall School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Portland Public Schools school district, located in Portland, ME with about 403 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 30 teachers, Fred P Hall 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 **Fred P. Hall School**, located on Orono Road in Portland, Maine, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Portland Public Schools district. It functions primarily as a therapeutic and alternative learning environment designed to serve students who require more intensive behavioral, social, and emotional support than can be provided in a traditional classroom setting. The school emphasizes a highly structured, individualized approach to education, aiming to help students develop the coping skills and academic progress necessary to succeed.

The school is well-regarded for its small class sizes and a multidisciplinary staff that includes special educators, social workers, and behavioral specialists. By maintaining a supportive and low-ratio environment, the Fred P. Hall School focuses on fostering a sense of community and stability for its students. Its curriculum is aligned with state standards but is flexibly delivered to accommodate the unique therapeutic needs of each child, with the ultimate goal of transitioning students back into less restrictive educational programs whenever appropriate.

For more information, contact Fred P Hall School at (207) 874-8205 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.