Kate Furbish Elementary School

Kate Furbish Elementary School serves 638 students in grades PreK through 2nd grade in Brunswick, Maine, making it one of the larger early elementary schools in the state. With 51 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1, allowing for more individualized attention during these crucial early learning years. The school has earned strong recognition for its performance, receiving a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranking 77th out of 542 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 86th percentile among Maine schools.

This solid academic standing reflects the school's commitment to providing quality early childhood education. Located at 75 Jordan Ave, Kate Furbish Elementary sits in a well-established community where the median household income is $71,236 and half of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood maintains a low poverty rate of 8.0%, with median home values around $316,200, indicating a stable residential area that supports educational achievement.

The school focuses exclusively on the foundational years of education, serving students through second grade before they transition to the next level of their academic journey. Kate Furbish Elementary operates in Brunswick's town setting on the fringe of an urban area, providing students with both community connections and access to broader regional resources.