MT VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mt View Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RSU 03/MSAD 03 school district, located in Thorndike, ME with about 247 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 22 teachers, Mt View Elementary 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.

Mt. View Elementary School, located on Mount View Road in Thorndike, Maine, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community within Regional School Unit 3 (RSU 3). As a rural Maine elementary school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive core curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere where educators work closely with families to ensure that students build a strong academic base during their formative years.

In addition to its standard academic offerings, Mt. View Elementary is deeply integrated into the culture of the surrounding Waldo County community. The school environment typically emphasizes outdoor engagement and place-based learning, reflecting the rural character of the Thorndike area. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and active participation, the school strives to prepare its students for a smooth transition into the middle and high school levels within the RSU 3 district, focusing on both personal character growth and academic readiness.

For more information, contact Mt View Elementary School at (207) 568-7541 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.