- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gorham, ME
Narragansett Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Narragansett Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 230606000915
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Narragansett Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Maine schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Gorham · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Maine
- 12.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Narragansett Elementary School has class sizes larger than 98% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Narragansett Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Gorham, ME.
School address
District: Gorham Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 230606000915 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+72 students YoY
Narragansett Elementary School grew from 368 students in 2022-23 to 440 in 2023-24 (+19.6%).
Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+72 students YoY 230606000915 · Gorham, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 16.5:1 · 12.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Gorham High School (812 students)
Narragansett Elementary School grew from 368 students in 2022-23 to 440 in 2023-24 (+19.6%). Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Narragansett Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gorham High Sc
Gorham High School
812 students
- Gorham Middle
Gorham Middle School
718 students
- This school
Narragansett Elementary School
479 students
- Great Falls El
Great Falls Elementary School
429 students
- Village Elemen
Village Elementary School-Gorham
392 students
What this shows Narragansett Elementary School reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Narragansett Elementary School compares
Narragansett Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 49% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.5% | ▼ 63% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 98% in Maine - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,843
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.7%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 3.1%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, Narragansett Elementary School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gorham Public Schools reports $17,843 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Narragansett Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gorham Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Great Falls Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Village Elementary School-Gorham | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Narragansett Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide other 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 (~479 students)
Frequently asked questions about Narragansett Elementary School
How many students attend Narragansett Elementary School?
Narragansett Elementary School has 479 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gorham, ME. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), up 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Narragansett Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Narragansett Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 49% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Narragansett Elementary School?
12.5% of students at Narragansett Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Narragansett Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Narragansett Elementary School is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Gorham, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Narragansett Elementary School?
Narragansett Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Narragansett Elementary School rank among public schools in Gorham?
By Resource Investment Index, Narragansett Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Gorham, 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 Gorham on the city page.
What other schools are in Gorham Public Schools?
Besides Narragansett Elementary School, Gorham Public Schools also operates Gorham High School (812 students), Gorham Middle School (718 students), and Great Falls Elementary School (429 students). See the Gorham Public Schools district page for the complete list.