St George School

206 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

St. George School, located at 65 Main St. in Tenants Harbor, Maine, serves as a vital educational hub for the local coastal community. As a pre-K through 8th-grade institution, the school is deeply integrated into the St. George Municipal School Unit, focusing on providing a well-rounded academic experience while fostering a strong sense of community and connection to the local environment. The school’s curriculum emphasizes core subjects alongside enrichment opportunities that reflect the unique character of the midcoast Maine region.

The school is known for its relatively small class sizes, which allow for personalized attention and a supportive environment where students are encouraged to reach their individual potential. Beyond traditional academics, St. George School places a high value on social-emotional learning and community engagement, often leveraging its beautiful setting to provide students with hands-on learning experiences. By maintaining a close-knit atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in high school while nurturing them as responsible, inquisitive members of their local and global communities.

206

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for St George School
Demographic	Student Count
White	198
Hispanic	7
Two or More	1

White
198 (96.1%)
Hispanic
7 (3.4%)
Two or More
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:	St George Public Schools
Phone:	(207)372-6312
Website:	http://stgeorgemsu.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	206
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 18

Kindergarten 16

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 21

Grade 6 23

Grade 7 22

Grade 8 21