Excellent
#59 of 542 schools in ME
Top 11% in state
Falmouth Elementary School
Elementary School · Falmouth Public Schools · Falmouth, ME
An elementary school in Falmouth, ME where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
58 Woodville Road, Falmouth, ME 04105
- Math 96% proficient (2022)
- Reading 95% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Falmouth Elementary School score 96% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 91%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2011–2022), then recovered 24 points since 2019, reaching 96% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Falmouth Elementary School 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average654/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Falmouth), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$131,833
Median home value
$669,500
Median rent
$2,070/mo
College educated
70.5%
Homeownership
85.1%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Lyseth Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 494 | Compare → |
| Pine Grove SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.9 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Friends School of PortlandPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 3.1 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Gerald E Talbot Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 361 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Falmouth Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $22,460NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Falmouth Elementary School is listed in Falmouth Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Falmouth Elementary School
Falmouth Elementary School is a public elementary school in Falmouth, ME, part of Falmouth Public Schools, serving approximately 874 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #59 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Falmouth Elementary School
What grades does Falmouth Elementary School serve?
Falmouth Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Falmouth Elementary School?
Falmouth Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 874 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falmouth Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Falmouth Elementary School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Falmouth Elementary School rank in ME?
Falmouth Elementary School ranks #59 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Falmouth Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Falmouth Elementary School 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 Falmouth Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Falmouth Elementary School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Falmouth Elementary School a charter school?
No, Falmouth Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Falmouth Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Falmouth Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Falmouth Elementary School?
3.0% of students at Falmouth Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 874
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (207) 781-3988
- Area population (ZIP 04105)
- 12,557
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 04105; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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