Georgetown Central School

georgetown.aos98.net/o/georgetown-central

51 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Georgetown Central School is a small, public elementary school located in the coastal community of Georgetown, Maine. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, the school operates as part of the Sagadahoc County school system. Because of the town's small population and geographic location on a peninsula, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a close-knit, supportive environment where students often benefit from smaller class sizes and individualized attention from faculty.

The school is known for its strong connection to the unique natural surroundings of coastal Maine, often integrating the local environment into its educational programming. Academically, Georgetown Central focuses on building foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging social-emotional growth. After completing sixth grade, students typically transition to regional middle and high schools in nearby Bath, Maine, making Georgetown Central a foundational experience for children during their earliest years of education.

Total Students

7.9

Full-Time Teachers

6.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Georgetown Central School
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
American Indian	1

White
50 (98.0 %)
American Indian
1 (2.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Georgetown Public Schools
Phone:	(207)633-2874
Website:	http://georgetown.aos98.net/o/georgetown-central
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	51
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	20
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 5

Kindergarten 9

Grade 1 5

Grade 2 5

Grade 3 10

Grade 4 2

Grade 5 6

Grade 6 9