Morse Street School

www.rsu5.org

288 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Morse Street School is a public elementary school located in Freeport, Maine, serving students in pre-kindergarten through second grade. As part of the Regional School Unit 5 (RSU 5) district, the school focuses on building a strong foundational education for its youngest learners. The school environment is characterized by a community-oriented approach, emphasizing early literacy, social-emotional development, and the transition of children into the formal educational system.

The school is noted for its collaborative atmosphere, where educators and staff prioritize student-centered learning and active parental involvement. By fostering a supportive and inclusive climate, Morse Street School aims to cultivate curiosity and a lifelong love of learning in its students. Its location in the coastal town of Freeport provides a backdrop of community engagement, ensuring that the school remains a central hub for early childhood development within the region.

288

Total Students

30.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morse Street School
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	30
Black	7
Asian	8
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
236 (81.9%)
Hispanic
30 (10.4%)
Asian
8 (2.8%)
Black
7 (2.4%)
Two or More
6 (2.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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 05
Phone:	(207)865-6361
Website:	http://www.rsu5.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	47
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 49

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 89