WALKER MEMORIAL SCHOOL

Walker Memorial School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RSU 03/MSAD 03 school district, located in Liberty, ME with about 87 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 7 teachers, Walker Memorial 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.

Walker Memorial School, located at 33 West Main Street in Liberty, Maine, serves as a focal point for the local community’s primary education. As a small, community-oriented institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging the social and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By maintaining a connection to the town of Liberty, the school creates a close-knit atmosphere where educators, families, and neighbors collaborate to ensure a personalized educational experience for every child.

The school is part of the broader regional educational framework, which strives to balance rigorous academic standards with the unique cultural and geographic context of rural Maine. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Walker Memorial School typically places a strong value on community engagement and local heritage, often utilizing its setting to provide students with hands-on, place-based learning opportunities. As a vital pillar of Liberty, the school is committed to preparing its students for success in their future academic endeavors while helping them grow into active, informed members of their community.

For more information, contact Walker Memorial School at (207) 589-4208 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.