WATERFORD MEMORIAL SCHOOL

Waterford Memorial School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RSU 17/MSAD 17 school district, located in Waterford, ME with about 103 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 10 teachers, Waterford Memorial 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.

Waterford Memorial School, located at 148 Valley Road in Waterford, Maine, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing a supportive and nurturing environment for students in the primary grade levels. The school is deeply integrated into the rural character of the Oxford County region, fostering a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and families work collaboratively to support academic growth and social development.

Academically, the school emphasizes essential skills such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while also promoting the social-emotional well-being of its students. By maintaining a smaller school setting, Waterford Memorial is able to offer a personalized approach to instruction, allowing teachers to address individual student needs effectively. The school serves as a central hub for the Waterford community, often emphasizing values of citizenship and community involvement alongside traditional classroom learning to prepare students for their future educational journeys.

For more information, contact Waterford Memorial School at (207) 583-4418 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.