RALPH M ATWOOD PRIMARY SCHOOL

Ralph M Atwood Primary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RSU 18 school district, located in Oakland, ME with about 225 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 18 teachers, Ralph M Atwood Primary 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.

Ralph M. Atwood Primary School, located at 19 Heath Street in Oakland, Maine, is a cornerstone of the local community, serving as a foundational learning environment for the town’s youngest students. As part of the Regional School Unit 18 (RSU 18) district, the school focuses on providing a nurturing and supportive atmosphere designed to foster early academic development, social-emotional growth, and a lifelong curiosity for learning.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to creating a welcoming "first school" experience for children in the Oakland area. By emphasizing small-group instruction, literacy, and community involvement, Atwood Primary helps students build the essential skills and confidence necessary to transition successfully to the upper elementary grades. Its location in Oakland allows it to maintain a close-knit, neighborhood-focused identity while benefiting from the resources and collaborative network of the wider RSU 18 school system.

For more information, contact Ralph M Atwood Primary School at (207) 465-3411 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.