Brewer Community School

www.breweredu.org/o/brewer-community-school

800 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Brewer Community School, located at 92 Pendleton Street in Brewer, Maine, is a centralized PK–8 facility that serves as the heart of the local public school district. The school is known for its modern, purpose-built campus, which was designed to foster a collaborative learning environment by grouping students into grade-level "neighborhoods." This architectural layout is intended to create a smaller, community-focused feel within a larger school setting, helping students transition smoothly as they move from early childhood education through their middle school years.

Beyond its physical structure, the school emphasizes a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for the transition to Brewer High School. The curriculum is supported by a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and technological resources aimed at meeting the diverse needs of the student body. As a focal point for the city of Brewer, the school plays a significant role in the community, often acting as a hub for local engagement and educational initiatives that prioritize student development, social-emotional learning, and academic excellence.

800

Total Students

70.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brewer Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	667
Hispanic	47
Black	19
Asian	3
Two or More	57
American Indian	7

White
667 (83.4%)
Two or More
57 (7.1%)
Hispanic
47 (5.9%)
Black
19 (2.4%)
American Indian
7 (0.9%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)

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:	Brewer Public Schools
Phone:	(207)404-5700
Website:	http://www.breweredu.org/o/brewer-community-school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	800
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	297
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* 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 47

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 91

Grade 7 90

Grade 8 106