BOWDOINHAM COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Bowdoinham Community School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RSU 75/MSAD 75 school district, located in Bowdoinham, ME with about 162 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 14 teachers, Bowdoinham Community 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.

Bowdoinham Community School, located at 23 Cemetery Road in Bowdoinham, Maine, serves as a central hub for elementary education within the Maine School Administrative District 75 (MSAD 75). As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of strong relationships among students, staff, and families. Its rural setting reflects the school’s commitment to integrating the local community into the educational experience, often encouraging students to connect their classroom learning with the unique environment and history of the town.

The school emphasizes a student-centered approach, aiming to prepare young learners for the future by encouraging curiosity, responsibility, and civic engagement. By maintaining small class sizes and a collaborative school culture, Bowdoinham Community School strives to ensure that every student receives personalized attention tailored to their individual needs. Through a blend of core academic instruction and enrichment activities, the school aims to instill a lifelong love of learning while serving as an integral pillar of the broader Bowdoinham community.

For more information, contact Bowdoinham Community School at (207) 666-5546 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.