Waldo T Skillin Elementary School

180 Wescott Road
South Portland, ME 04106

sites.google.com/spsdme.org/skillin/

339 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Waldo T. Skillin Elementary School is a public school located in South Portland, Maine, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the South Portland School District, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering creativity and critical thinking, ensuring that students build a strong foundation for their future education.

Beyond the classroom, Skillin Elementary is known for its strong emphasis on community and parent involvement. The school benefits from a dedicated staff and an active school community that works together to offer various extracurricular activities and support services. Its location on Wescott Road places it in a residential setting, allowing the school to serve as a neighborhood hub where students are encouraged to thrive in a safe, collaborative, and student-centered atmosphere.

339

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waldo T Skillin Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	34
Black	100
Asian	20
Two or More	23
American Indian	3

White
159 (46.9 %)
Black
100 (29.5 %)
Hispanic
34 (10.0 %)
Two or More
23 (6.8 %)
Asian
20 (5.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)

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:	South Portland Public Schools
Phone:	(207)773-7375
Website:	http://sites.google.com/spsdme.org/skillin/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	339
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 58

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 76