Whiting Village School

www.whitingvillage.org

28 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Whiting Village School is a small, rural public elementary school located in Whiting, Maine. Serving students from prekindergarten through eighth grade, the school operates as part of the local educational system in Washington County. Due to its location in a sparsely populated coastal area, the school functions as a tight-knit community hub, prioritizing small class sizes and personalized instruction to meet the diverse academic and social needs of its students.

The school emphasizes a foundational approach to education, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive environment that reflects the values of its rural setting. By maintaining a close connection between students, staff, and the local Whiting community, the school strives to provide a stable and nurturing atmosphere. It serves as a vital resource for local families, ensuring that students receive a comprehensive K–8 education before transitioning to regional high schools.

Total Students

4.2

Full-Time Teachers

6.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whiting Village School
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Two or More	1

White
27 (96.4 %)
Two or More
1 (3.6 %)

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:	Whiting Public Schools
Phone:	(207)733-4617
Website:	http://www.whitingvillage.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	28
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	14
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 5

Kindergarten 3

Grade 1 3

Grade 2 3

Grade 3 3

Grade 4 1

Grade 5 4

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 3