Guy E Rowe School

www.msad17.org/o/rowe-elementary

428 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Guy E. Rowe School, located on Main Street in Norway, Maine, serves as a vital educational pillar for the local community, catering to students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. As part of the Oxford Hills School District (MSAD 17), the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and social-emotional well-being. The school typically focuses on building strong foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to explore their interests through a variety of classroom activities and school-wide initiatives.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Guy E. Rowe School is recognized for its commitment to creating a collaborative culture that involves students, staff, and families. The school prides itself on maintaining a welcoming atmosphere where children are encouraged to become responsible, respectful citizens. By leveraging its location in the heart of Norway, the school often integrates the local community into its educational approach, striving to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

428

Total Students

34.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Guy E Rowe School
Demographic	Student Count
White	377
Hispanic	13
Black	3
Asian	8
Two or More	24
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
377 (88.1%)
Two or More
24 (5.6%)
Hispanic
13 (3.0%)
Asian
8 (1.9%)
Black
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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 17/MSAD 17
Phone:	(207)743-5183
Website:	http://www.msad17.org/o/rowe-elementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	264
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 30

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 76

Grade 6 49