Hope Elementary School

hes.fivetowns.net/

140 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Hope Elementary School, located at 34 Highfield Road in Hope, Maine, serves as a central hub for the small, close-knit community of Hope. As part of the Five Town CSD/MSAD 28 district, the school focuses on providing a supportive and nurturing educational environment for children in the primary grades. Its rural setting reflects the values of the surrounding area, emphasizing strong teacher-student relationships, individualized attention, and a commitment to academic foundations.

The school is well-regarded for fostering a sense of belonging among its students and families. By maintaining smaller class sizes and integrating the local landscape into its curriculum, Hope Elementary aims to develop not only academic proficiency but also character and community responsibility. The facility serves as an essential fixture for local families, prioritizing a safe, inclusive, and collaborative learning experience that prepares students for the transition to middle school within the regional educational system.

140

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hope Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	140

White
140 (100.0%)

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:	Hope Public Schools
Phone:	(207)785-4081
Website:	http://hes.fivetowns.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	38
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 13

Kindergarten 15

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 6

Grade 4 15

Grade 5 18

Grade 6 15

Grade 7 17

Grade 8 11