BLUE POINT SCHOOL
Blue Point School is a public elementary school that is part of the Scarborough Public Schools school district, located in Scarborough, ME with about 172 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. With about 15 teachers, Blue Point School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
Blue Point School is a public elementary school located in Scarborough, Maine, serving students from pre-kindergarten through second grade. As part of the Scarborough School Department, the school is situated in a quiet, coastal-suburban setting that emphasizes a strong sense of community and foundational academic growth. The institution is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing environment specifically tailored to the developmental needs of early learners, focusing on essential literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills.
The school is highly regarded for its commitment to student-centered learning and its dedicated faculty, who utilize a collaborative approach to ensure each child receives personalized attention during their formative years. By maintaining a smaller age range within the building, Blue Point creates a focused atmosphere that facilitates smooth transitions from preschool into the primary grades. With its emphasis on parent engagement and community involvement, Blue Point School serves as a vital cornerstone in the Scarborough educational system, preparing its young students for success as they eventually transition to the district’s upper elementary programs.
For more information, contact Blue Point School at (207) 730-5300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 730-5300
BLUE POINT SCHOOL is a public school in Scarborough, ME with about 172 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maine
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Scarborough Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 172
- Teachers:
- 15.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 172 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BLUE POINT SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 95.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.