Sacopee Valley Elementary School

RSU 55/MSAD 55
213 South Hiram
Hiram, ME 04041
352 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
Sacopee Valley Elementary School, located in the rural town of Hiram, Maine, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of Maine School Administrative District 55 (MSAD 55), the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically serves children from pre-kindergarten through the early elementary grades, acting as a critical hub for families throughout the Sacopee Valley region.

The school is characterized by its small-town atmosphere and its commitment to a close-knit community feel. By prioritizing individualized instruction and collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and students, Sacopee Valley Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors. Its location in Hiram reflects a focus on serving the surrounding agricultural and residential areas, ensuring that students have access to a stable, community-oriented educational experience rooted in the values of the region.
352
Total Students
26.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
62.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    328 (93.2 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (4.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
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: RSU 55/MSAD 55
Phone: (207)625-8117
Website: http://sves.sad55.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students: 352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 173
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 47

* 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 48
Kindergarten 76
Grade 1 92
Grade 2 71
Grade 3 65
Gender Ratio
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