OCEAN AVENUE

Ocean Avenue is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Portland Public Schools school district, located in Portland, ME with about 381 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 35 teachers, Ocean Avenue 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.

Ocean Avenue Elementary School, located in the Back Cove neighborhood of Portland, Maine, serves a diverse student body from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As a central part of the Portland Public Schools district, the school focuses on creating an inclusive and supportive environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional learning. The campus is known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to meeting the individual needs of its learners through a variety of personalized educational approaches.

The school benefits from its proximity to various community resources in Portland, often integrating the surrounding area into its curriculum to foster real-world learning. With a dedication to equity and global citizenship, Ocean Avenue Elementary works closely with families and community partners to provide a well-rounded experience. Its programs are designed to prepare students for middle school by balancing foundational core subjects like literacy and mathematics with enrichment opportunities that encourage creativity and critical thinking.

For more information, contact Ocean Avenue at (207) 874-8180 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.