- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Falmouth Elementary School held near 874 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 73.3 → 78.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 230567023132 · Falmouth, ME Elementary · MID · TRAD
871 enr · 11.9:1 · 3.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Falmouth High School (669 students)
Falmouth Elementary School held near 874 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 73.3 → 78.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Falmouth Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Falmouth Elementary School
871 students
- Falmouth High
Falmouth High School
669 students
- Falmouth Middl
Falmouth Middle School
438 students
What this shows Falmouth Elementary School reports 871 students on the CCD universe file.
How Falmouth Elementary School compares
Falmouth Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$22,460
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maine avg of $20,907
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.
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
District finance for Falmouth Public Schools reports $22,460 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~871 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 843 (2022-23) → 874 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.