Dora L Small Elementary School

87 Thompson Street
South Portland, ME 04106

sites.google.com/site/dorasmallschool/

193 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Dora L. Small Elementary School, located at 87 Thompson Street in South Portland, Maine, serves as a foundational learning environment for the local community’s primary education students. As part of the South Portland School Department, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where young learners can build strong academic and social-emotional skills. The campus is situated in a quiet residential area, providing a stable and focused setting that encourages student engagement and community involvement.

The school emphasizes a comprehensive approach to education, balancing core curriculum subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for creative and physical development. With a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body, Dora L. Small utilizes a collaborative teaching model that prioritizes individual growth, inclusivity, and partnership with families. By maintaining a focus on both academic excellence and the cultivation of a positive school culture, the institution strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

193

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dora L Small Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	5
Black	11
Asian	2
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

White
159 (82.4%)
Two or More
15 (7.8%)
Black
11 (5.7%)
Hispanic
5 (2.6%)
Asian
2 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)

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:	South Portland Public Schools
Phone:	(207)799-7676
Website:	http://sites.google.com/site/dorasmallschool/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	193
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	49
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

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 38