Serving 338 students in grades Kindergarten-4, North Falmouth Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Falmouth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
North Falmouth Elementary School's student population of 338 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Falmouth Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Falmouth Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#133 out of 1644 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
9%
23%
Black
3%
10%
White
82%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Falmouth Elementary School's ranking?
North Falmouth Elementary School is ranked #133 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are North Falmouth Elementary School often compared to?
North Falmouth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Falmouth Elementary School, Teaticket, Bournedale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend North Falmouth Elementary School?
338 students attend North Falmouth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of North Falmouth Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Falmouth Elementary School?
North Falmouth Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does North Falmouth Elementary School offer ?
North Falmouth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Falmouth Elementary School part of?
North Falmouth Elementary School is part of Falmouth School District.
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