SHAPLEIGH MEMORIAL SCHOOL

Shapleigh Memorial School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RSU 57/MSAD 57 school district, located in Shapleigh, ME with about 151 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 11 teachers, Shapleigh Memorial School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Shapleigh Memorial School, located at 467 Shapleigh Corner Road in Shapleigh, Maine, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a public elementary school, it is part of Regional School Unit 57 (RSU 57), which encompasses several towns in York County. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academics, social-emotional development, and community engagement for its young students.

Set in the rural, scenic landscape of southern Maine, the school plays a central role in the lives of Shapleigh families. It prioritizes a student-centered approach, aiming to prepare children for their future academic careers through a structured curriculum and a collaborative culture. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding community and working within the larger RSU 57 framework, Shapleigh Memorial School focuses on nurturing both the intellectual growth and the personal well-being of every student who walks through its doors.

For more information, contact Shapleigh Memorial School at (207) 636-1751 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.