Wentworth School

wentworth.scarboroughschools.org/

675 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Located in the coastal town of Scarborough, Maine, Wentworth School serves as a primary hub for upper-elementary education, specifically catering to students in grades 3 through 5. As part of the Scarborough Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a collaborative learning environment that bridges the foundational skills developed in primary school with the more complex academic requirements of middle school. The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education, aiming to support the diverse social, emotional, and academic needs of its student body.

Academically, Wentworth School emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prioritizes literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating art, music, and physical education to encourage holistic development. The school utilizes a team-based teaching approach, which allows for personalized instruction and helps educators closely monitor student progress. Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a strong sense of community, frequently engaging families through active parent-teacher involvement and various extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for successful transitions into their later years of schooling.

675

Total Students

61.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wentworth School
Demographic	Student Count
White	577
Hispanic	20
Black	24
Asian	50
Two or More	1
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
577 (85.5 %)
Asian
50 (7.4 %)
Black
24 (3.6 %)
Hispanic
20 (3.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Two or More
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)730-4600
Website:	http://wentworth.scarboroughschools.org/
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	675
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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

Grade 3 238

Grade 4 218

Grade 5 219