Little Falls School serves 190 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
190 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
96%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (98-99)
13%
24%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Little Falls School?
190 students attend Little Falls School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Little Falls School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Little Falls School?
Little Falls School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Little Falls School offer ?
Little Falls School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Little Falls School part of?
Little Falls School is part of Gorham Public Schools School District.
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