NARRAGANSETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Narragansett Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Gorham Public Schools school district, located in Gorham, ME with about 259 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Narragansett Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Narragansett Elementary School, located at 284 Main Street in Gorham, Maine, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Gorham School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing fundamental skills and encouraging curiosity, the school aims to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors while promoting a sense of community and responsibility.
The school benefits from its location in the town of Gorham, integrating local values with a curriculum designed to meet modern educational standards. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Narragansett Elementary typically places a strong emphasis on student engagement, collaboration, and the partnership between educators, families, and the wider community. Through a variety of programs and extracurricular initiatives, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that helps each student reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing setting.
For more information, contact Narragansett Elementary School at (207) 222-1250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gorham, ME 04038
(207) 222-1250
NARRAGANSETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Gorham, ME with about 259 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maine
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Gorham Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 259
- Teachers:
- 21.1
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 259 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NARRAGANSETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.
- White
- 94.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.