Enrollment
871
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Falmouth, ME
Falmouth Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Falmouth Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 230567023132
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Falmouth Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median. It is also one of the largest schools in Maine.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Falmouth · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 3.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Falmouth Elementary School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Falmouth Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Falmouth, ME.
School address
District: Falmouth Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230567023132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.1%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Falmouth Elementary School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Falmouth Elementary School
Falmouth Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Falmouth, Maine, enrolling 871 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Maine schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.1% free-meal eligibility runs 91% below the Maine average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Maine, bigger than 98% of state schools at 871 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 569 scored Maine schools.
Against 19 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #10.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 290 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Falmouth Public Schools also operates Falmouth High School (669 students) and Falmouth Middle School (438 students) alongside Falmouth Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Falmouth Elementary School compares
Falmouth Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.1% | ▼ 91% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 871 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
871
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Maine - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,640
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maine avg of $20,083
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 86.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Falmouth Elementary School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Falmouth Public Schools, which includes Falmouth Elementary School.
$20,640
Per student
+3%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.5%
State 28.9%
Federal 3.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Falmouth Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Falmouth Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Falmouth Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maine, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~871 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Falmouth Elementary School
How many students attend Falmouth Elementary School?
Falmouth Elementary School has 871 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Falmouth, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falmouth Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Falmouth Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Falmouth Elementary School?
3.1% of students at Falmouth Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Falmouth Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Falmouth Elementary School is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Falmouth, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Falmouth Elementary School?
Falmouth Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Falmouth Elementary School rank among public schools in Falmouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Falmouth Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Falmouth, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Falmouth on the city page.
Is Falmouth Elementary School a good school?
Falmouth Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median. It is also one of the largest schools in Maine. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Falmouth Public Schools?
Besides Falmouth Elementary School, Falmouth Public Schools also operates Falmouth High School (669 students) and Falmouth Middle School (438 students). See the Falmouth Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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