School Overview
The William H. Rowe School, located at 52 School Street in Yarmouth, Maine, serves as the primary educational facility for the town's youngest learners, specifically housing students in grades kindergarten and first grade. As part of the Yarmouth School Department, the school is known for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that focuses on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on a collaborative culture, emphasizing the partnership between dedicated educators, students, and families to create a nurturing space for early childhood growth.

Beyond the classroom, the William H. Rowe School is recognized for its commitment to the "Yarmouth Way," a community-wide philosophy that promotes kindness, integrity, and personal responsibility. The school utilizes its small-town setting to encourage active participation and a sense of belonging, often integrating project-based learning and community-focused activities into its curriculum. By prioritizing a positive school climate and early academic intervention, the institution aims to build a strong educational foundation that prepares its students for the subsequent levels of the Yarmouth school system.
246
Total Students
24.1
Full-Time Teachers
10.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William H Rowe School
Demographic Student Count
White216
Hispanic7
Black8
Asian5
Two or More9
American Indian1
  • White
    216 (87.8%)
  • Two or More
    9 (3.7%)
  • Black
    8 (3.3%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (2.8%)
  • Asian
    5 (2.0%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4%)
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: Yarmouth Schools
Phone: (207)846-3771
Website: http://rowe.yarmouthschools.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 1st
Total Students: 246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 27
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 48
Kindergarten 93
Grade 1 105

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for William H Rowe School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten48
Kindergarten93
Grade 1105
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for William H Rowe School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female13153.3%
Male11546.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)