Serving 500 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Great Falls Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
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 Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Great Falls Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Great Falls Elementary School's student population of 500 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
Great Falls Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Falls Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#90 out of 500 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
88%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Falls Elementary School's ranking?
Great Falls Elementary School is ranked #90 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Great Falls Elementary School often compared to?
Great Falls Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Village Elementary School-gorham, Narragansett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Great Falls Elementary School?
500 students attend Great Falls Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Great Falls Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Falls Elementary School?
Great Falls Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Great Falls Elementary School offer ?
Great Falls Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Great Falls Elementary School part of?
Great Falls Elementary School is part of Gorham School District.
In what neighborhood is Great Falls Elementary School located?
Great Falls Elementary School is located in the Little Falls neighborhood of Gorham, ME.
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