Very Good
#130 of 542 schools in ME
Top 24% in state
Great Falls Elementary School
Elementary School · Gorham Public Schools · Gorham, ME
A Gorham Public Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
73 Justice Way, Gorham, ME 04038
- Math 88% proficient (2022)
- Reading 89% proficient (2022)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Great Falls Elementary School score 88% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 90%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2011–2022), then recovered 33 points since 2019, reaching 89% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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
8.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Great Falls 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average425/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gorham), 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
$110,181
Median home value
$426,300
Median rent
$1,567/mo
College educated
45.6%
Homeownership
82.6%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04038; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narragansett Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| Windham Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–3 | 3.7 mi | 726 | Compare → |
| Village Elementary School-gorhamEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 3.9 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Congin SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–4 | 4.7 mi | 317 | 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.
Gorham Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,843NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Great Falls Elementary School is listed in Gorham Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Great Falls Elementary School
Great Falls Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gorham, ME, part of Gorham Public Schools, serving approximately 500 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #130 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Great Falls Elementary School
What grades does Great Falls Elementary School serve?
Great Falls Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Great Falls Elementary School?
Great Falls Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Falls Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Falls Elementary School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Great Falls Elementary School rank in ME?
Great Falls Elementary School ranks #130 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Great Falls Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Great Falls Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Great Falls Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Great Falls Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Great Falls Elementary School a charter school?
No, Great Falls Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Great Falls Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Great Falls Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Great Falls Elementary School?
8.4% of students at Great Falls 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 500
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (207) 222-1050
- Area population (ZIP 04038)
- 18,192
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 04038; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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