CORNVILLE REGIONAL CHARTER SCHOOL

Cornville Regional Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Community Regional Charter School school district, located in Cornville, ME with about 148 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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, Cornville Regional Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Cornville Regional Charter School (CRCS), located in the rural community of Cornville, Maine, serves as a public charter school dedicated to providing a personalized and experiential learning environment for students in grades Pre-K through 8. As a charter institution, it operates with a unique level of autonomy, allowing it to emphasize project-based learning, outdoor education, and a strong sense of community. The school’s curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking and collaboration, often leveraging its natural surroundings to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application.

The school is notable for its commitment to small class sizes and individualized instruction, which helps educators tailor their approach to meet the diverse needs of each student. By promoting a philosophy of "learning by doing," CRCS encourages students to take an active role in their education, often through interdisciplinary projects that connect core subjects like math and literacy to nature, technology, and local history. This approach creates a supportive and engaged school culture that prioritizes student well-being and academic growth while maintaining a close partnership with local families and the wider Maine community.

For more information, contact Cornville Regional Charter School at (207) 474-8503 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.