KERMIT S NICKERSON SCHOOL

Kermit S Nickerson School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RSU 71 school district, located in Swanville, ME with about 97 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 9 teachers, Kermit S Nickerson School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

The Kermit S. Nickerson School, located at 18 Townhouse Road in Swanville, Maine, serves as a public elementary school within Regional School Unit 71 (RSU 71). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and community-oriented learning environment for students in the surrounding area, typically focusing on foundational education for children in the primary grades.

As a small, rural school, the Kermit S. Nickerson School places a strong emphasis on personalized instruction and close-knit student-teacher relationships. The school integrates core academic subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—with enrichment activities designed to promote social-emotional growth and active participation within the Swanville community. By leveraging its size, the school aims to create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages both academic success and the development of strong character in its students.

For more information, contact Kermit S Nickerson School at (207) 338-1858 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.