Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary

(207)319-1960

www.brunswicksd.org/o/hbs

531 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary (HBS) is a public school located in Brunswick, Maine, serving students in grades 3 through 5. As the town’s designated upper-elementary facility, the school plays a pivotal role in the local educational pipeline, bridging the transition between the primary grades and middle school. The school is named in honor of the famed author of *Uncle Tom’s Cabin*, who wrote her landmark novel while living in Brunswick, reflecting the community’s deep connection to historical and literary significance.

The school is known for its commitment to a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. With a focus on fostering a sense of community, HBS offers a range of programs designed to engage students through collaborative learning, literacy initiatives, and character-building activities. Its location on McKeen Street positions it as a key hub for families in the Brunswick area, where it maintains a strong partnership with parents and the broader community to ensure a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body.

531

Total Students

47.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	433
Hispanic	22
Black	24
Asian	11
Two or More	37

White
433 (82.2%)
Two or More
37 (7.0%)
Black
24 (4.6%)
Hispanic
22 (4.2%)
Asian
11 (2.1%)

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:	Brunswick Public Schools
Phone:	(207)319-1960
Website:	http://www.brunswicksd.org/o/hbs
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	160
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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

Grade 3 179

Grade 4 156

Grade 5 196