Serving 433 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 86% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). 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 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 433 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Village Elementary School-gorham ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Village Elementary School-gorham's student population of 433 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
433 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Village Elementary School-gorham ranks within the top 30% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Village Elementary School-gorham is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#145 out of 512 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
3%
5%
White
89%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Village Elementary School-gorham's ranking?
Village Elementary School-gorham is ranked #145 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Village Elementary School-gorham often compared to?
Village Elementary School-gorhamis often viewed alongside schools like Narragansett Elementary School, Great Falls Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Village Elementary School-gorham?
433 students attend Village Elementary School-gorham.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Village Elementary School-gorham students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Village Elementary School-gorham?
Village Elementary School-gorham has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Village Elementary School-gorham offer ?
Village Elementary School-gorham offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Village Elementary School-gorham part of?
Village Elementary School-gorham is part of Gorham School District.
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