Excellent
#334 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 19% in state
North Falmouth Elementary
Elementary School · Falmouth · North Falmouth, MA
An elementary school in North Falmouth, MA where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
62 Old Main Road, North Falmouth, MA 02556
- Math 67% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Falmouth Elementary score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 61% recently.
Show all 17 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 56 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where North Falmouth Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$133,929
Median home value
$658,600
College educated
68.9%
Homeownership
90.4%
Poverty rate
1.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02556; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 in Falmouth
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Falmouth ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–4 | Not available | 298 | Compare → |
| Mullen-hallEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–4 | Not available | 376 | Compare → |
| TeaticketEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–4 | Not available | 255 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Falmouth
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $26,686NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Falmouth Elementary is listed in Falmouth; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Falmouth Elementary
North Falmouth Elementary is a public elementary school in North Falmouth, MA, part of Falmouth, serving approximately 297 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #334 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Falmouth Elementary
What grades does North Falmouth Elementary serve?
North Falmouth Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend North Falmouth Elementary?
North Falmouth Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Falmouth Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Falmouth Elementary is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Falmouth Elementary rank in MA?
North Falmouth Elementary ranks #334 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is North Falmouth Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
North Falmouth Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at North Falmouth Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Falmouth Elementary has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Falmouth Elementary a charter school?
No, North Falmouth Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Falmouth Elementary a Title I school?
No, North Falmouth Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 297
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Barnstable County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (508) 563-2334
- Area population (ZIP 02556)
- 2,586
- Area median age
- 49.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02556; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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