Morse Memorial School

www.rsu3.org/o/morse

70 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Morse Memorial School, located in the rural town of Brooks, Maine, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a small, neighborhood-oriented school, it emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the academic and social needs of students in the surrounding area. Being part of the Regional School Unit 3 (RSU 3), the school focuses on fostering a close-knit atmosphere where students receive personalized attention, helping them transition successfully through their primary education years.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of Brooks, functioning as a vital hub for both families and local residents. By prioritizing a curriculum that balances core academics with community-based enrichment, Morse Memorial School aims to cultivate character, critical thinking, and civic responsibility in its students. Its location on School Street reflects its long-standing presence in the town, serving as a pillar of stability that prepares local children for the challenges of middle and high school within the broader district.

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morse Memorial School
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	1
Black	3
Two or More	3

White
63 (90.0%)
Black
3 (4.3%)
Two or More
3 (4.3%)
Hispanic
1 (1.4%)

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:	RSU 03/MSAD 03
Phone:	(207)722-3636
Website:	http://www.rsu3.org/o/morse
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	70
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 7

Grade 1 13

Grade 2 5

Grade 3 18

Grade 4 11

Grade 5 16