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Great Falls Elementary School vs. Village Elementary School-gorham

Should you attend Great Falls Elementary School or Village Elementary School-gorham? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Great Falls Elementary School
73 Justice Way
Gorham, ME 04038
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Village Elementary School-gorham
12 Robie Street
Gorham, ME 04038
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Great Falls Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Village Elementary School-gorham ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 500 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Great Falls Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 428 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Village Elementary School-gorham ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
500 students
428 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Great Falls Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Village Elementary School-gorham over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Great Falls Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Village Elementary School-gorham.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Great Falls Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Village Elementary School-gorham over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Great Falls Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gorham Public Schools and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Village Elementary School-gorham with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gorham Public Schools and the state of Maine, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#90 out of 500 schools in ME
(Top 20%)
#121 out of 500 schools in ME
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Great Falls Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Village Elementary School-gorham, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Top 20% in ME)
54%
(Top 50% in ME)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Great Falls Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gorham Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Village Elementary School-gorham who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gorham Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
89%
(Top 30% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
91%
(Top 20% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Great Falls Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gorham Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Village Elementary School-gorham who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gorham Public Schools and Maine public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in ME)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Great Falls Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Village Elementary School-gorham by grade.
Kindergarten Students
78
67
Grade 1 Students
75
78
Grade 2 Students
91
72
Grade 3 Students
91
55
Grade 4 Students
82
66
Grade 5 Students
83
90

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Village Elementary School-gorham, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Gorham Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Great Falls Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gorham Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Village Elementary School-gorham, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gorham Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Great Falls Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gorham Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Village Elementary School-gorham, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gorham Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Great Falls Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gorham Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Village Elementary School-gorham, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gorham Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
88%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Great Falls Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gorham Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Village Elementary School-gorham, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gorham Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Great Falls Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gorham Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Village Elementary School-gorham, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gorham Public Schools and in Maine, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.22
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Great Falls Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gorham Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Village Elementary School-gorham, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gorham Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Great Falls Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gorham Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Village Elementary School-gorham, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gorham Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(22-23 School Year Data)
4%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Great Falls Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gorham Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Village Elementary School-gorham, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gorham Public Schools and Maine, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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