Eric L Knowlton School
204 Students
Elementary School 4th - 5th
School Overview
Berwick Elementary School, located at 20 Blackberry Hill Road in Berwick, Maine, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community within the Maine School Administrative District 60 (MSAD 60). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while promoting social and emotional growth. By prioritizing small-group instruction and differentiated learning strategies, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of its students, ensuring that each child can develop the confidence and curiosity necessary for long-term academic success.
Beyond core academics, Berwick Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the development of the "whole child." The school’s curriculum is often supplemented by enrichment activities that encourage creativity, collaboration, and character building. By maintaining a close partnership with parents and the surrounding Berwick community, the school cultivates a welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to become active, responsible citizens. The staff is committed to creating a safe and engaging space that prepares young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond.
Beyond core academics, Berwick Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the development of the "whole child." The school’s curriculum is often supplemented by enrichment activities that encourage creativity, collaboration, and character building. By maintaining a close partnership with parents and the surrounding Berwick community, the school cultivates a welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to become active, responsible citizens. The staff is committed to creating a safe and engaging space that prepares young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond.
204
Total Students
19.6
Full-Time Teachers
10.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 181 |
| Hispanic | 6 |
| Black | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 12 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White181 (88.7%)
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Two or More12 (5.9%)
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Hispanic6 (2.9%)
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Asian3 (1.5%)
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Black1 (0.5%)
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American Indian1 (0.5%)
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 60/MSAD 60 |
| Phone: | (207)698-1188 |
| Website: | http://www.elks.rsu60.org/ |
| Grade Range: | 4th - 5th |
| Total Students: | 204 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 19.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Provision 2 |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 69 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 5 |
Grades Taught
Grade 4
82
Grade 5
122
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 4 | 82 |
| Grade 5 | 122 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 104 | 51% |
| Male | 100 | 49% |
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