CENTRAL SCHOOL
Central School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RSU 35/MSAD 35 school district, located in South Berwick, ME with about 349 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd 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 27 teachers, Central School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Central School, located at 197 Main Street in South Berwick, Maine, serves as a foundational educational institution within the local community. As part of the RSU 35 school district, the school focuses on providing a nurturing and supportive environment for students in the primary grade levels. Its historic and centralized location in the heart of South Berwick makes it a cornerstone of the neighborhood, fostering a sense of community engagement and academic growth for its young learners.
The school is dedicated to developing the "whole child" by balancing rigorous core academics with social-emotional development. Staff at Central School emphasize collaborative learning and community involvement, often leveraging the town's rich history and local resources to enhance the classroom experience. By maintaining a focus on foundational literacy, numeracy, and character building, the school prepares its students for a successful transition to the higher grade levels within the district.
For more information, contact Central School at (207) 384-2333 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
South Berwick, ME 03908
(207) 384-2333
CENTRAL SCHOOL is a public Title I school in South Berwick, ME with about 349 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maine
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- RSU 35/MSAD 35
- Total Students:
- 349
- Teachers:
- 27
- 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
- Title I targeted assistance 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 349 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 94.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
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.