Great Falls Elementary School

Summary:

Great Falls Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Gorham, Maine, serving 485 students from kindergarten to 5th grade and is part of the Gorham Public Schools district.

Great Falls Elementary School consistently performs above the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency, with 67.8% of students proficient or better in ELA and 66.24% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 64.63% and 48.68%, respectively. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 11%, better than the state average of 15-20%, and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.6. However, the student population is predominantly White, with only 11.34% of students from minority racial backgrounds, similar to other schools in the Gorham Public Schools district.

When compared to nearby elementary schools, such as Village Elementary School-Gorham and Narragansett Elementary School, Great Falls Elementary School generally outperforms its peers in academic metrics, has a lower chronic absenteeism rate, and a more favorable student-teacher ratio. While the school's performance is strong, there may be opportunities to further improve student outcomes and increase the racial diversity of the student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 73 Justice Way
       Gorham, ME  04038


(207) 222-1050

District: Gorham Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
74th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,188 Help


Students who attend Great Falls Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Gorham Middle School
High:    Gorham High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  485

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.7%
Two or more races:
5.4%
Hispanic:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Great Falls Elementary School ranks better than 74.5% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Gorham Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.93. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Great Falls Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Gorham Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (88.7%), two or more races (5.4%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Gorham Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Great Falls Elementary School is 11.6, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Gorham Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Great Falls Elementary School employs 41.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Great Falls Elementary School is $19,188, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Gorham Public Schools District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Gorham Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Gorham Public Schools 41st of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Great Falls Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Great Falls Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 84.71 41st 284 85.6%
2016 78.97 30th 255 88.2%
2017 75.43 41st 256 84.0%
2018 77.44 33rd 254 87.0%
2019 71.63 55th 258 78.7%
2021 73.44 41st 228 82.0%
2022 68.33 61st 210 71.0%
2023 76.93 74th 290 74.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Great Falls Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.08 44th 153 71.2%
2021 77.81 16th 90 82.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Great Falls Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.52 34th 153 77.8%
2021 71.80 25th 90 72.2%
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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.

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Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Great Falls Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 494 5 8 5 1 0 2 0 515
2014 475 3 8 7 0 0 9 0 502
2015 464 1 7 8 0 0 10 0 490
2016 447 1 7 7 0 1 10 0 473
2017 486 6 8 8 1 0 10 0 519
2018 486 7 9 8 1 0 17 0 528
2019 516 8 8 13 1 1 20 0 567
2020 524 8 6 18 2 1 19 0 578
2021 436 5 8 14 1 1 23 0 488
2022 456 6 6 18 1 1 23 0 511
2023 430 5 6 16 1 1 26 0 485

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 Great Falls Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 515 32.1 16.0 27.4
2014 502 35.0 14.3 25.9
2015 490 35.0 14.0 28.8
2016 473 35.0 13.5 24.7
2017 519 36.5 14.2 25.2
2018 528 40.2 13.1 23.5
2019 567 41.3 13.7 23.8
2020 578 42.6 13.5 21.5
2021 488 39.2 12.4 15.8
2022 511 40.7 12.5 19.4
2023 485 41.7 11.6 18.6

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 Great Falls Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 515 32.1 16.0 27.4
2014 502 35.0 14.3 25.9
2015 490 35.0 14.0 28.8
2016 473 35.0 13.5 24.7
2017 519 36.5 14.2 25.2
2018 528 40.2 13.1 23.5
2019 567 41.3 13.7 23.8
2020 578 42.6 13.5 21.5
2021 488 39.2 12.4 15.8
2022 511 40.7 12.5 19.4
2023 485 41.7 11.6 18.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Great Falls Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $13,217
2019 $13,276
2020 $14,063
2021 $17,551
2022 $17,410
2023 $19,188

Data source: Maine Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Great Falls Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 55th of 258 Elementary schoolsRanks 74th of 290 Elementary schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Great Falls Elementary School)57.889.2
 31.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Gorham Public Schools)68.190.6
 22.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Great Falls Elementary School)53.688.5
 34.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Gorham Public Schools)45.989.9
 43.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Maine)35.781.3
 45.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students567485
 14.5%
African American85
 37.5%
American Indian11
Asian86
 25%
Hispanic1316
 23.1%
Pacific Islander11
White516430
 16.7%
Two or More Races2026
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.8%18.6%
 5.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Great Falls Elementary School

Students who attend Great Falls Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gorham Middle School
High : Gorham High School

Students at Great Falls Elementary School are 89% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 485 students attended Great Falls Elementary School.

Great Falls Elementary School ranks 74th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

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