Prescott Memorial School

www.msad40.org/schools/prescott/

107 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Prescott Memorial School, located in the rural community of Washington, Maine, serves as a foundational educational institution for students in the local area. As part of the RSU 40 school district, the school focuses on providing a supportive and community-oriented learning environment for elementary-aged children. Its mission emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of a strong connection between the school, its students, and the surrounding families in the Washington region.

The school is known for its small-town atmosphere, which allows for personalized attention and a close-knit school culture. Beyond its core academic curriculum, Prescott Memorial often integrates community involvement and outdoor learning opportunities into its programs, reflecting the rural character of midcoast Maine. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and students, the school aims to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school while fostering a lifelong curiosity for learning.

107

Total Students

12.1

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prescott Memorial School
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	4
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

White
98 (91.6%)
Hispanic
4 (3.7%)
Two or More
4 (3.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.9%)

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 40/MSAD 40
Phone:	(207)845-2424
Website:	http://www.msad40.org/schools/prescott/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	107
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 8

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 11

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 9

Grade 6 15