Falmouth Elementary School

Summary:

Falmouth Elementary School is a highly-rated public elementary school in Falmouth, Maine, serving 843 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. It is part of the Yarmouth Schools district, which is ranked 11th out of 177 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Falmouth Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Maine, with 84.94% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 75.39% in Mathematics, and 43.17% in Science - significantly exceeding the state averages. However, the school has a predominantly white student population (86.36%), which is higher than the nearby Portland Public Schools and Regional School Unit 51/Maine School Admin District 51 schools. Additionally, only 4.03% of Falmouth Elementary students receive free or reduced-price lunch, much lower than the surrounding schools, suggesting the school serves a relatively affluent community.

While Falmouth Elementary School's academic performance is exceptional, the stark contrast with nearby schools, such as Amanda C Rowe School, East End Community School, and Presumpscot School, which have lower academic achievement and more diverse student populations, raises important questions about educational equity in the region. The school's success is a testament to its commitment to providing a high-quality education, but the demographic disparities suggest the need to ensure that all students, regardless of their background, have access to the same level of educational opportunities.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

58 Woodville Road
Falmouth, ME 04105

(207) 781-3988

District: Falmouth Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
16^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,964

Students who attend Falmouth Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Falmouth Middle School
High:	Falmouth High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 874

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.4%

Two or more races:

5.0%

Asian:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Falmouth Elementary School ranks better than 94.5% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.72. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.4%), two or more races (5%), Asian (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Falmouth Elementary School is 11. (See more...)

Compare Falmouth Elementary School employs 78.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Falmouth Elementary School is $22,964.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Falmouth Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Falmouth Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Falmouth Public Schools 11^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Falmouth Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Falmouth Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2015	97.06	5^th	284	98.2%
2016	96.78	3^rd	255	98.8%
2017	98.70	2^nd	256	99.2%
2018	98.13	1^st	254	99.6%
2019	95.44	6^th	258	97.7%
2021	93.82	3^rd	228	98.7%
2022	88.60	9^th	210	95.7%
2023	92.72	16^th	290	94.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Falmouth Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	90.93	2^nd	16	87.5%
2021	73.52	3^rd	9	66.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Falmouth Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	96.57	2^nd	153	98.7%
2021	93.11	2^nd	90	97.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Falmouth Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	91.90	7^th	153	95.4%
2021	96.83	1^st	90	98.9%

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Rank History for White students at Falmouth Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	89.21	4^th	48	91.7%

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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Falmouth Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2013	817	16	49	14	2	0	898
2014	807	12	43	12	0	0	874
2015	839	12	57	16	1	0	925
2016	843	15	52	17	2	0	929
2017	821	16	59	19	2	0	917
2018	804	18	64	15	5	0	906
2019	802	16	57	9	7	0	891
2020	778	15	46	9	6	0	854
2021	727	13	39	14	6	14	813
2022	743	16	47	10	5	22	843
2023	728	19	43	13	5	35	843
2024	755	19	33	20	3	44	874

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Falmouth Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	898	64.2	13.9	7.9
2014	874	72.1	12.1	6.2
2015	925	72.0	12.8	8.6
2016	929	69.0	13.4	6.5
2017	917	73.8	12.4	5.6
2018	906	70.3	12.8	6.3
2019	891	70.7	12.6	5.5
2020	854	71.2	11.9	6.7
2021	813	74.0	10.9	6.5
2022	843	72.8	11.5	4.2
2023	843	73.3	11.5	4
2024	874	78.8	11.0	3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Falmouth Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	898	64.2	13.9	7.9
2014	874	72.1	12.1	6.2
2015	925	72.0	12.8	8.6
2016	929	69.0	13.4	6.5
2017	917	73.8	12.4	5.6
2018	906	70.3	12.8	6.3
2019	891	70.7	12.6	5.5
2020	854	71.2	11.9	6.7
2021	813	74.0	10.9	6.5
2022	843	72.8	11.5	4.2
2023	843	73.3	11.5	4
2024	874	78.8	11.0	3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Falmouth Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$15,931
2019	$16,636
2020	$18,488
2021	$21,573
2022	$21,215
2023	$22,964

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Falmouth Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 6^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 16^th of 290 Elementary schools	3.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Falmouth Elementary School)	75.9	95.5	19.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Falmouth Public Schools)	81.2	94.8	13.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Falmouth Elementary School)	68.4	96	27.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Falmouth Public Schools)	65.9	96.9	31%
All Grades Mathematics (Maine)	35.7	81.3	45.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	891	843	5.4%
African American	16	19	18.8%
American Indian	7	5	28.6%
Asian	57	43	24.6%
Hispanic	9	13	44.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	802	728	9.2%
Two or More Races	0	35
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	5.5%	4%	1.5%

Schools Near Falmouth Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Falmouth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	58 Woodville Road	Falmouth	04105	Cumberland County	Falmouth Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 781-3988	874	79	11.0	3.0%	755 (86.4%)	19 (2.2%)	20 (2.3%)	33 (3.8%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (5.0%)	92.7	16^th of 290 public elementary schools	94.5%		88.6	9^th of 210 public elementary schools	95.7%	7	84.9	75.4	43.2	$22,964
Harrison Lyseth Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	175 Auburn ST	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 874-8215	494	42	11.7	36.0%	285 (57.7%)	131 (26.5%)	17 (3.4%)	19 (3.8%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (7.1%)	66.1	107^th of 290 public elementary schools	63.1%		48.4	107^th of 210 public elementary schools	49.0%		69.4	62.2	16.4	$17,772
Gerald E Talbot Community School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 Forest AV	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 874-8210	361	42	8.5	61.2%	152 (42.1%)	132 (36.6%)	32 (8.9%)	18 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.5%)	19.4	261^st of 290 public elementary schools	10.0%		2.1	201^st of 210 public elementary schools	4.3%	60	47.5	41.9		$25,102
Presumpscot School	Public	PK, KG-5	69 Presumpscot ST	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 874-8220	243	25	9.5	57.2%	97 (39.9%)	88 (36.2%)	31 (12.8%)	10 (4.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.6%)	48.2	172^nd of 290 public elementary schools	40.7%		33.6	142^nd of 210 public elementary schools	32.4%	30	67.0	46.7	28.1	$22,055
Mabel I Wilson School	Public	PK, KG-3	353 Tuttle Road	Cumberland	04021	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 51/Maine School Admin District 51	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 829-4825	737	62	11.9	1.8%	672 (91.2%)	3 (0.4%)	23 (3.1%)	8 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.1%)	93.3	14^th of 290 public elementary schools	95.2%		87.5	12^th of 210 public elementary schools	94.3%	2	78.2	75.8		$18,994
Greely Middle School 4-5	Public	4-5	351 Tuttle Road	Cumberland	04021	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 51/Maine School Admin District 51	No	No	No	No	(207) 829-4815	361	29	12.6	3.3%	326 (90.3%)	2 (0.6%)	10 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.5%)								(n/a)	80.6	80.3	47.7	$19,053
Ocean Avenue	Public	K-5	150 Ocean AV	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 874-8180	357	34	10.5	37.3%	207 (58.0%)	84 (23.5%)	36 (10.1%)	12 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.0%)	65.4	110^th of 290 public elementary schools	62.1%		58.1	87^th of 210 public elementary schools	58.6%	23	71.7	54.9	31.3	$22,513
Amanda C Rowe School	Public	PK, KG-5	23 Orono RD	Portland	04102	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 874-8205	481	41	11.8	41.4%	284 (59.0%)	107 (22.2%)	31 (6.4%)	20 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (8.1%)	35.5	214^th of 290 public elementary schools	26.2%		22	162^nd of 210 public elementary schools	22.9%	52	59.4	46.9	21.0	$19,556
Longfellow School-Portland	Public	PK, KG-5	432 Stevens AV	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 874-8195	274	25	10.9	20.4%	217 (79.2%)	24 (8.8%)	10 (3.6%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.9%)	97.7	2^nd of 290 public elementary schools	99.3%		78.5	40^th of 210 public elementary schools	81.0%	38	91.4	78.7	58.8	$19,822
East End Community School	Public	PK, KG-5	195 North ST	Portland	04101	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 874-8228	396	38	10.3	71.5%	102 (25.8%)	207 (52.3%)	46 (11.6%)	15 (3.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.1%)	18.2	265^th of 290 public elementary schools	8.6%		0.2	205^th of 210 public elementary schools	2.4%	60	52.5	39.4	15.4	$21,783

Frequently Asked Questions about Falmouth Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Falmouth Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Falmouth Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Falmouth Middle School
High : Falmouth High School

What is the racial makeup of Falmouth Elementary School?

Students at Falmouth Elementary School are 86% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% Hispanic, 2% African American.

How many students attend Falmouth Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 874 students attended Falmouth Elementary School.

Is Falmouth Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Falmouth Elementary School ranks in the top 5.5% of Maine elementary schools.

What district is Falmouth Elementary School in?

Falmouth Public Schools

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