Saccarappa School

www.saccarappa.westbrookschools.org/

396 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Saccarappa School, located in Westbrook, Maine, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 4. As part of the Westbrook School Department, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The curriculum is designed to build a strong foundational base in core subjects such as literacy and mathematics, while encouraging curiosity and collaboration among a diverse student body.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Saccarappa School places a high value on building a strong community connection within the Westbrook area. The school staff emphasizes a partnership with families to help students reach their full potential, often utilizing a variety of school-wide initiatives and community-based resources to enrich the educational experience. With its focus on personalized learning and character development, Saccarappa aims to prepare its youngest learners for a successful transition to the upper elementary and middle school grades.

396

Total Students

44.6

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Saccarappa School
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	30
Black	115
Asian	20
Two or More	30
American Indian	2

White
199 (50.3%)
Black
115 (29.0%)
Hispanic
30 (7.6%)
Two or More
30 (7.6%)
Asian
20 (5.1%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Westbrook Public Schools
Phone:	(207)854-0847
Website:	http://www.saccarappa.westbrookschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	271
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 80

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 93