Serving 843 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Falmouth Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 96% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 96% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 843 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 96% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 96% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Falmouth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Falmouth Elementary School's student population of 843 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
843 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Falmouth Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Falmouth Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5 out of 508 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
2%
4%
White
88%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Falmouth Elementary School's ranking?
Falmouth Elementary School is ranked #5 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Falmouth Elementary School often compared to?
Falmouth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yarmouth Elementary School, Mabel I Wilson School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
96% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 96% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
How many students attend Falmouth Elementary School?
843 students attend Falmouth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Falmouth Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falmouth Elementary School?
Falmouth Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Falmouth Elementary School offer ?
Falmouth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Falmouth Elementary School part of?
Falmouth Elementary School is part of Falmouth Public Schools School District.
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