AMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ames Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RSU 71 school district, located in Searsmont, ME with about 129 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade 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 10 teachers, Ames Elementary 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.

Ames Elementary School, located at 165 New England Road in Searsmont, Maine, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Situated in the quiet, rural landscape of Waldo County, the school provides a small-town learning environment focused on the primary developmental years of childhood. As part of the Regional School Unit 71 (RSU 71) district, the school works to align its curriculum with state standards while maintaining the close-knit atmosphere characteristic of smaller Maine elementary schools.

The school is known for its commitment to fostering student growth through a supportive faculty and a focus on personalized attention. By leveraging its location in Searsmont, Ames Elementary often emphasizes community involvement and outdoor-integrated learning opportunities, reflecting the values of the surrounding area. It remains a central hub for families in the region, dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive, and academically sound foundation for its students as they prepare for their transition to middle school.

For more information, contact Ames Elementary School at (207) 342-5100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.