Marshwood Great Works School

49 Academy Street
South Berwick, ME 03908

www.rsu35.org/o/gws

287 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Marshwood Great Works School, located in South Berwick, Maine, serves students in grades 3 through 5 as part of Maine School Administrative District 35. Situated in a community-focused environment, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth. The curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of upper-elementary learners, emphasizing the development of foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies while promoting social-emotional well-being.

Beyond the classroom, Marshwood Great Works School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the "Marshwood spirit," often collaborating with families and the surrounding South Berwick area to enrich the student experience. The school utilizes a collaborative approach to education, aiming to cultivate curiosity, critical thinking, and citizenship. By providing a structured yet nurturing environment, the school prepares its students for the transition to middle school, ensuring they possess the confidence and academic readiness required for future success.

287

Total Students

23.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marshwood Great Works School
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	10
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	7

White
268 (93.4%)
Hispanic
10 (3.5%)
Two or More
7 (2.4%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
Asian
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 35/MSAD 35
Phone:	(207)384-4010
Website:	http://www.rsu35.org/o/gws
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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

Grade 4 135

Grade 5 152