Indian Township School

Indian Township School
13 School Drive
Princeton, ME 04668
91 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
The Indian Township School, located in Princeton, Maine, serves as a vital educational center for the Passamaquoddy Tribe. The school is deeply committed to integrating academic excellence with the preservation and celebration of Passamaquoddy culture, language, and heritage. By fostering an environment that honors traditional knowledge alongside modern curriculum, the school aims to empower students to succeed as both lifelong learners and proud members of their indigenous community.

The institution focuses on providing a supportive, holistic educational experience that addresses the unique needs of its student body. Through a combination of rigorous instruction, community involvement, and cultural programming, the Indian Township School strives to build a strong foundation for its students' futures. By maintaining a close connection to the local tribal community, the school plays a central role in strengthening the identity and academic potential of the next generation of Passamaquoddy youth.
91
Total Students
16.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    91 (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: Indian Township School
Phone: (207)796-2362
Website: http://www.maineindianeducation.org/o/its
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 91
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 88
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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
Kindergarten 14
Grade 1 13
Grade 2 8
Grade 3 8
Grade 4 8
Grade 5 11
Grade 6 12
Grade 7 9
Grade 8 8
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Princeton Elementary School
Princeton Public Schools
113 Students
289 MAIN STREET
Princeton, ME 04668 (3.9 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th