North Falmouth Elementary

Summary:

North Falmouth Elementary is a public elementary school serving 315 students in grades K-4 in the Falmouth school district in North Falmouth, MA. The school has consistently been ranked among the top 15% of elementary schools in Massachusetts, with a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years.

North Falmouth Elementary outperforms the Falmouth district and the state of Massachusetts in MCAS proficiency rates for both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 53.91% of North Falmouth students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 42.49% for Falmouth and 39.17% for the state. In Mathematics, 70.18% of North Falmouth students were proficient or better, compared to 46.66% for Falmouth and 40.91% for the state. The school also performs exceptionally well for certain student subgroups, ranking in the top 10% of Massachusetts elementary schools for female students and in the top 25% for low socioeconomic status students.

North Falmouth Elementary spends significantly more per student ($22,550 in 2020-2021) compared to the state average, and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.4 to 11.1 over the past 3 years. When compared to the nearby schools in the Falmouth district and other surrounding districts, such as Mullen-Hall and Teaticket, North Falmouth Elementary consistently outperforms them in academic proficiency rates, student-teacher ratios, and overall school rankings.


Detail:

Public K-4

 62 Old Main Road
       North Falmouth, MA  02556-2701


(508) 563-2334

District: Falmouth

SchoolDigger Rank:
145th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,550 Help


Students who attend North Falmouth Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lawrence
    Morse Pond School
High:    Falmouth High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  315

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.9%
Hispanic:
7.6%
Two or more races:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.4% Help


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Compare Details North Falmouth Elementary ranks better than 84.2% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Falmouth School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.77. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.9%), Hispanic (7.6%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Falmouth Elementary is 10.5. 2 elementary schools in the Falmouth School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Falmouth Elementary is $22,550, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Falmouth School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Falmouth Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks North Falmouth Elementary 145th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See North Falmouth Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Falmouth:

SchoolDigger ranks Falmouth 207th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Falmouth Elementary

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Rank History for all students at North Falmouth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 76.72 209th 884 76.4%
2004 85.14 110th 882 87.5%
2005 73.13 258th 887 70.9%
2006 90.71 40th 911 95.6%
2007 92.84 14th 911 98.5%
2008 88.67 54th 908 94.1%
2009 85.97 93rd 909 89.8%
2010 89.60 42nd 920 95.4%
2011 89.19 49th 924 94.7%
2012 86.37 92nd 930 90.1%
2013 83.15 136th 928 85.3%
2014 71.49 263rd 926 71.6%
2015 62.42 359th 914 60.7%
2016 75.46 220th 932 76.4%
2017 78.50 184th 938 80.4%
2018 76.60 210th 934 77.5%
2019 86.54 102nd 942 89.2%
2021 90.12 79th 936 91.6%
2022 83.64 141st 932 84.9%
2023 84.32 142nd 928 84.7%
2024 82.77 145th 916 84.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at North Falmouth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.76 94th 886 89.4%
2019 86.14 56th 896 93.8%
2021 78.50 131st 894 85.3%
2022 62.79 261st 905 71.2%
2024 56.52 251st 731 65.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Falmouth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.18 46th 685 93.3%
2019 94.53 9th 700 98.7%
2021 90.35 20th 705 97.2%
2022 57.07 300th 772 61.1%
2023 68.59 160th 757 78.9%
2024 91.52 24th 760 96.8%
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Rank History for Female students at North Falmouth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.40 266th 893 70.2%
2019 90.96 38th 902 95.8%
2021 95.03 11th 898 98.8%
2022 87.63 97th 901 89.2%
2023 89.09 73rd 887 91.8%
2024 87.89 75th 886 91.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at North Falmouth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.45 138th 656 79.0%
2019 71.06 141st 665 78.8%
2022 54.40 253rd 672 62.4%
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Rank History for Male students at North Falmouth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.95 154th 898 82.9%
2019 71.35 259th 907 71.4%
2021 80.04 171st 904 81.1%
2022 66.45 299th 908 67.1%
2023 73.67 230th 896 74.3%
2024 69.81 273rd 891 69.4%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at North Falmouth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 90.36 64th 925 93.1%
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Rank History for White students at North Falmouth Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.67 215th 772 72.2%
2019 78.67 123rd 780 84.2%
2021 88.20 45th 765 94.1%
2022 78.75 125th 764 83.6%
2023 81.44 111th 762 85.4%
2024 73.77 172nd 753 77.2%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for North Falmouth Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 315 1 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1989 328 2 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1990 336 4 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1991 463 12 5 6 3 n/a n/a 0 489
1992 481 5 4 1 6 n/a n/a 0 497
1993 496 8 7 1 11 n/a n/a 0 523
1994 511 3 3 0 5 n/a n/a 0 522
1995 483 16 1 8 3 n/a n/a 0 511
1996 483 16 1 8 3 n/a n/a 0 511
1997 491 18 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 517
1998 480 11 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 500
1999 469 9 0 12 2 n/a n/a 0 492
2000 480 11 1 10 3 n/a n/a 0 505
2001 484 11 1 12 4 n/a n/a 0 512
2002 457 14 1 9 5 n/a n/a 0 486
2003 457 14 1 9 5 n/a n/a 0 486
2004 443 18 3 12 5 n/a n/a 0 481
2005 387 13 1 9 4 n/a n/a 0 414
2006 356 8 6 10 2 n/a n/a 14 396
2007 358 8 3 5 0 n/a n/a 11 385
2008 364 7 6 9 0 n/a n/a 11 397
2009 376 9 6 12 2 0 14 0 419
2010 366 14 7 10 2 0 15 0 414
2011 351 9 9 13 2 0 16 0 400
2012 307 7 9 16 2 0 17 0 358
2013 317 11 6 17 1 1 17 0 370
2014 317 10 5 19 2 1 16 0 370
2015 312 5 6 27 2 1 20 0 373
2016 281 8 5 19 1 0 17 0 331
2017 269 7 6 17 0 0 13 0 312
2018 273 10 4 19 0 0 14 0 320
2019 291 11 5 22 0 1 16 0 346
2020 268 9 4 21 0 1 15 0 318
2021 254 9 4 23 0 0 16 0 306
2022 277 10 4 29 1 0 17 0 338
2023 261 8 3 24 0 0 19 0 315

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Falmouth Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 322 n/a n/a n/a
1989 335 n/a n/a n/a
1990 347 n/a n/a n/a
1991 489 n/a n/a n/a
1992 497 n/a n/a n/a
1993 523 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 522 n/a n/a n/a
1995 511 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 511 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 517 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 500 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 492 n/a 0.0 7.9
2000 505 n/a 0.0 7.1
2001 512 n/a 0.0 6.1
2002 486 n/a n/a 7
2003 486 n/a n/a 7
2004 481 31.2 15.4 9.1
2005 414 30.9 13.4 7.7
2006 396 32.0 12.4 8.4
2007 385 33.0 11.7 8.3
2008 397 31.3 12.7 5.2
2009 419 31.3 13.4 9.1
2010 414 30.5 13.5 13.5
2011 400 26.8 14.8 13.3
2012 358 25.3 14.1 16.8
2013 370 27.1 13.6 16.5
2014 370 27.2 13.6 15.1
2015 373 29.0 12.8 21.4
2016 331 29.0 11.4 n/a
2017 312 26.8 11.6 n/a
2018 320 27.8 11.5 n/a
2019 346 29.1 11.8 n/a
2020 318 27.0 11.7 n/a
2021 306 29.2 10.4 n/a
2022 338 30.2 11.1 n/a
2023 315 29.8 10.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Falmouth Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 322 n/a n/a n/a
1989 335 n/a n/a n/a
1990 347 n/a n/a n/a
1991 489 n/a n/a n/a
1992 497 n/a n/a n/a
1993 523 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 522 n/a n/a n/a
1995 511 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 511 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 517 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 500 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 492 n/a 0.0 7.9
2000 505 n/a 0.0 7.1
2001 512 n/a 0.0 6.1
2002 486 n/a n/a 7
2003 486 n/a n/a 7
2004 481 31.2 15.4 9.1
2005 414 30.9 13.4 7.7
2006 396 32.0 12.4 8.4
2007 385 33.0 11.7 8.3
2008 397 31.3 12.7 5.2
2009 419 31.3 13.4 9.1
2010 414 30.5 13.5 13.5
2011 400 26.8 14.8 13.3
2012 358 25.3 14.1 16.8
2013 370 27.1 13.6 16.5
2014 370 27.2 13.6 15.1
2015 373 29.0 12.8 21.4
2016 331 29.0 11.4 n/a
2017 312 26.8 11.6 n/a
2018 320 27.8 11.5 n/a
2019 346 29.1 11.8 n/a
2020 318 27.0 11.7 n/a
2021 306 29.2 10.4 n/a
2022 338 30.2 11.1 n/a
2023 315 29.8 10.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for North Falmouth Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $466 (2.5%) $18,367 (97.5%) $18,833
2020 $461 (2.6%) $17,585 (97.4%) $18,046
2021 $1,944 (8.6%) $20,606 (91.4%) $22,550

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Falmouth Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 102nd of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 142nd of 928 Elementary schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Falmouth Elementary)8560.3
 24.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Falmouth)6342.9
 20.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Falmouth Elementary)7277.4
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Falmouth)4846.2
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Falmouth Elementary)7161.8
 9.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Falmouth)6141.5
 19.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Falmouth Elementary)6758.2
 8.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Falmouth)5348
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
All Grades English Language Arts (North Falmouth Elementary)7861
 17%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Falmouth)6346.6
 16.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (North Falmouth Elementary)6968.4
 0.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Falmouth)5648.6
 7.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students346315
 9%
African American118
 27.3%
American Indian00
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic2224
 9.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White291261
 10.3%
Two or More Races1619
 18.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about North Falmouth Elementary

Students at North Falmouth Elementary are 83% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 315 students attended North Falmouth Elementary.

North Falmouth Elementary ranks 145th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend North Falmouth Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lawrence
Middle : Morse Pond School
High : Falmouth High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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