FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE SCHOOL

Friendship Village School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RSU 40/MSAD 40 school district, located in Friendship, ME with about 85 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 9 teachers, Friendship Village School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

To provide an accurate summary, it is important to note that **Friendship Village School** is a small, public elementary school located in the coastal town of Friendship, Maine. It is part of the **Maine School Administrative District 40 (MSAD 40)**, which serves several rural communities in Knox and Lincoln counties. The school typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through the fifth or sixth grade, acting as a foundational hub for the town’s local families.

The school is defined by its intimate, community-centered atmosphere, which is characteristic of rural Maine village schools. Because of its small size, it often emphasizes personalized instruction and close-knit relationships between teachers, students, and parents. The curriculum follows state standards while often taking advantage of its unique location, integrating local coastal history and the surrounding environment into the students' daily learning experiences.

Beyond its academic mission, Friendship Village School serves as a central pillar of the small town of Friendship. As the only public school in the municipality, it plays a vital role in community life, hosting local events and fostering a strong sense of pride among residents. By providing a supportive and accessible environment for early education, the school helps prepare its students for the transition to the larger middle and high school programs within the MSAD 40 district.

For more information, contact Friendship Village School at (207) 832-5057 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.