CAPE COD HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Cape Cod Hill Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RSU 09 school district, located in New Sharon, ME with about 163 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 13 teachers, Cape Cod Hill Elem 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.

Cape Cod Hill Elementary School, located in the rural town of New Sharon, Maine, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community. As part of Regional School Unit 9 (RSU 9), the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for students in the primary grades. Its curriculum emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and the cultivation of a lifelong love for learning, while leveraging the quiet, community-oriented setting of Western Maine to engage students in their educational journey.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school places a strong emphasis on building a collaborative partnership between families, teachers, and the surrounding community. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a localized approach to education, Cape Cod Hill Elementary strives to address the individual needs of its students, ensuring they are well-prepared for their transition to middle school. The school remains a focal point for New Sharon families, known for its commitment to providing a safe, inclusive, and effective learning environment.

For more information, contact Cape Cod Hill Elem School at (207) 778-3031 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.