Somerville Elementary School

RSU 12
665 Patricktown Rd Suite 2
Somerville, ME 04348
32 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Somerville Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the town of Somerville, Maine. Serving as part of the broader regional educational community, the school is dedicated to providing foundational instruction for students in the primary grades. Because of its size and location, the school emphasizes a tight-knit, community-oriented environment where individualized attention is a priority, allowing staff to foster close relationships with both students and their families.

Academically, the school follows state standards to prepare students for their future transitions into middle school. Beyond traditional core subjects, Somerville Elementary focuses on cultivating a supportive atmosphere that encourages social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement. By leveraging its position within a close-knit Maine community, the school aims to offer a personalized learning experience that reflects the unique character and needs of the local area.
32
Total Students
1.0
Full-Time Teachers
32.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    31 (96.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (3.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: RSU 12
Phone: (207)549-3261
Website: http://www.svrsu.org/o/ses
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 32
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 32.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 7
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 32
Gender Ratio