Great Falls Elementary School

greatfalls.gorhamschools.org

485 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Great Falls Elementary School, located at 73 Justice Way in Gorham, Maine, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community, catering to students in the early stages of their academic journey. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By leveraging a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty works to build a strong foundational knowledge base while encouraging curiosity and critical thinking among their young learners.

Beyond the classroom, Great Falls Elementary is characterized by its commitment to community engagement and partnership with families. The school environment is designed to be nurturing, often utilizing collaborative learning spaces and extracurricular opportunities to help students explore their interests. As part of the Gorham School Department, it shares the district’s broader mission of preparing students to be lifelong learners and responsible citizens, ensuring that each child receives the individualized attention necessary to thrive in a safe and structured setting.

485

Total Students

41.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Great Falls Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	430
Hispanic	16
Black	5
Asian	6
Two or More	26
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
430 (88.7 %)
Two or More
26 (5.4 %)
Hispanic
16 (3.3 %)
Asian
6 (1.2 %)
Black
5 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Gorham Public Schools
Phone:	(207)222-1050
Website:	http://greatfalls.gorhamschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 70

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 69