Thomaston Grammar School

tgs.rsu13.org/

153 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Thomaston Grammar School (TGS), located at 65 Watts Lane in Thomaston, Maine, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Regional School Unit 13 (RSU 13) district. As a community-focused elementary school, it provides instruction for students in prekindergarten through grade five. The school is known for fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment where educators emphasize not only core academic competencies in literacy and mathematics but also the social-emotional development of their students.

The school operates with a commitment to preparing children for success in middle school and beyond by utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards while integrating local community engagement. By leveraging its location in the heart of Thomaston, the school often incorporates the surrounding area into its learning experiences. TGS is characterized by its dedication to maintaining strong communication between staff, parents, and the broader community, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere that nurtures the curiosity and growth of every student who walks through its doors.

153

Total Students

19.1

Full-Time Teachers

8.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomaston Grammar School
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	5
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	9

White
134 (87.6 %)
Two or More
9 (5.9 %)
Hispanic
5 (3.3 %)
Asian
3 (2.0 %)
Black
2 (1.3 %)

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 13
Phone:	(207)354-6353
Website:	http://tgs.rsu13.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	153
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	56
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 25

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 18