Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science

www.fiddleheadschool.org

Charter School 177 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science, located in Gray, Maine, is a public charter school that emphasizes a holistic, project-based approach to education. Serving students from kindergarten through grade 8, the school is built on a philosophy of "Reggio Emilia-inspired" learning. This pedagogy prioritizes the child as an active researcher, fostering an environment where students explore their own interests, engage in collaborative inquiry, and develop a deep sense of connection to their natural environment and local community.

The school’s curriculum is uniquely interdisciplinary, blending artistic expression with scientific investigation to encourage critical thinking and creativity. Rather than relying solely on traditional classroom instruction, Fiddlehead leverages its campus and the surrounding Maine landscape as a "third teacher," encouraging frequent outdoor exploration and experiential learning. By focusing on emotional intelligence, social responsibility, and personalized instruction, Fiddlehead aims to graduate students who are not only academically prepared but also empathetic, curious, and environmentally conscious lifelong learners.

177

Total Students

12.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fiddlehead School of Arts & Science
Demographic	Student Count
White	163
Hispanic	5
Black	1
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

White
163 (92.1%)
Two or More
7 (4.0%)
Hispanic
5 (2.8%)
Black
1 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fiddlehead School of Arts and Sciences
Phone:	(207)688-3727
Website:	http://www.fiddleheadschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	177
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 20

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 18

Grade 4 17

Grade 5 19

Grade 6 11

Grade 7 14

Grade 8 16