West Bath School

126 New Meadows Road
West Bath, ME 04530

www.westbathschool.org

101 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Bath School is a small, close-knit public elementary school serving students in Pre-Kindergarten through grade 5. Located in the coastal community of West Bath, Maine, the school prides itself on fostering a supportive and student-centered learning environment. Because of its intimate size, the school emphasizes strong relationships between staff, students, and families, creating a personalized educational experience that aims to meet the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of each child.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to community involvement and its focus on developing well-rounded students. In addition to a core academic curriculum, West Bath School places a significant emphasis on outdoor learning and utilizing its local environment as an extension of the classroom. By prioritizing small class sizes and a collaborative school culture, West Bath School strives to prepare its students to be curious, responsible, and engaged learners as they transition to middle school.

101

Total Students

12.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Bath School
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	3

White
98 (97.0%)
Hispanic
3 (3.0%)

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:	West Bath Public Schools
Phone:	(207)443-9145
Website:	http://www.westbathschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	101
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	25
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

Pre-Kindergarten 5

Kindergarten 17

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 12

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 15

Grade 5 13