Eight Corners Elementary School

eightcorners.scarboroughschools.org/

228 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Eight Corners Elementary School, located at 22 Mussey Road in Scarborough, Maine, serves as a foundational institution within the Scarborough Public School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the developmental and academic needs of young learners, typically catering to students in the early elementary grades. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment, emphasizing both foundational literacy and numeracy skills while promoting social-emotional growth during these formative years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Eight Corners is deeply integrated into the local Scarborough community. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between dedicated faculty, staff, and involved families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. By prioritizing a safe, inclusive, and nurturing atmosphere, the school aims to help students build the confidence and academic habits necessary for a successful transition to the upper elementary and middle school levels.

228

Total Students

20.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eight Corners Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	7
Black	9
Asian	35

White
177 (77.6 %)
Asian
35 (15.4 %)
Black
9 (3.9 %)
Hispanic
7 (3.1 %)

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:	Scarborough Public Schools
Phone:	(207)730-5200
Website:	http://eightcorners.scarboroughschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 74