Falmouth Elementary School

fes.falmouthschools.org/

843 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Falmouth Elementary School, located at 58 Woodville Road in Falmouth, Maine, serves as a cornerstone of the local community, catering to students in the primary grades. As part of the Falmouth Public Schools district, the institution is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach. The school fosters a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse developmental needs of young children, emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth to prepare students for future academic success.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school is known for integrating enrichment opportunities that encourage creativity and critical thinking. The facility itself provides a modern, welcoming atmosphere that prioritizes safety and collaboration among students, faculty, and staff. With a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement, Falmouth Elementary works closely with local families to cultivate a nurturing culture where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential within a structured and inclusive educational setting.

843

Total Students

73.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Falmouth Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	728
Hispanic	13
Black	19
Asian	43
Two or More	35
American Indian	5

White
728 (86.4 %)
Asian
43 (5.1 %)
Two or More
35 (4.2 %)
Black
19 (2.3 %)
Hispanic
13 (1.5 %)
American Indian
5 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Falmouth Public Schools
Phone:	(207)781-3988
Website:	http://fes.falmouthschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	843
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	56
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 124

Grade 1 151

Grade 2 122

Grade 3 156

Grade 4 152

Grade 5 138